(Mint Unknown)
Overview
The 1845 God Bless Texas 1 oz Silver Round privately issued 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver round featuring the Alamo on the obverse and a Texas longhorn motif on the reverse. The round bears the date 1845 and the inscription “GOD BLESS TEXAS.” No mint mark is present, and no issuing authority is identified on the piece.
Details
| Year | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Mint Mark | None |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Unknown Mint |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | Central figure: Texas longhorn standing on a ground line with native vegetation. Upper field: Date “1845”. Outline map of the State of Texas positioned in the upper right quadrant. Lower legend: “GOD BLESS TEXAS”. The longhorn is presented in full profile with extended horns spanning nearly the diameter of the field. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | Depicts the façade of the Alamo mission centered within a plain circular field. Upper legend: “MADE IN TEXAS” Lower legend: “THE ALAMO”. At the bottom: “1 OUNCE” “.999 FINE SILVER” The design is rendered in moderate relief with architectural detailing emphasizing stone texture and door framing. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37.22 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.15 |
| Notes | The date 1845 references Texas statehood. The inscription “MADE IN TEXAS” appears declarative but does not identify a specific manufacturer. Absence of hallmark or mint identifier prevents confirmed attribution. |