The 1985 Valentines Day Silver Round is a 1 oz .999 fine silver commemorative issued by a Texas private mint during the mid-1980s gift-bullion boom. The piece combines standard Texas bullion-style obverse formatting with a commemorative heart-and-roses design bearing the inscription “Love • Today • Tomorrow • Always • Valentine’s Day.” The striking mint is not documented.
Details
| Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Mint Mark | None |
| Manufacturer / Mint | World Wide Mint (Bloomington, MN) |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | The obverse features a large central heart adorned with roses and leaves, crossed by a ribbon banner. Surrounding the design is a beaded border and the inscription “Love • Today • Tomorrow • Always • Valentine’s Day.” The imagery emphasizes enduring affection and traditional Valentine symbolism, rendered in frosted relief against mirrored fields. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | The reverse carries a circular legend reading “.999 FINE SILVER” and “ONE TROY OUNCE.” Within a recessed matte inner field appears the date “1985” above a silhouette outline of the State of Texas. The polished outer ring contrasts with the textured central field, emphasizing the raised lettering and state outline. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.85 |
| Attribution Notes | Unmarked examples are attributed to World Wide Mint, Inc. based on matching die characteristics and production style observed on confirmed WWM-marked rounds. Attribution is supported by physical evidence but not explicitly marked. |
| Notes | While sharing the same standardized bullion-style obverse seen on contemporary Texas-themed private rounds, the reverse diverges into a holiday commemorative theme. The piece appears to represent a private bullion-commemorative crossover issue from the mid-1980s. |