Texas Sesquicentennial Commemoratives
The 1985-86 Come and Take It silver round is a 1 oz .999 fine silver Texas Sesquicentennial commemorative depicting the historic Gonzales “Come and Take It” flag. These rounds were issued in both years with 1985 and 1986 respectively on the reverse. The reverse features the historic Gonzales “Come and Take It” flag motif with cannon, lone star, and rising sun, marking the opening engagement of the Texas Revolution. The piece was produced during the Texas Sesquicentennial year. The striking mint is not documented.
“Come and Take It” refers to the defiant response given by Texian settlers at Gonzales in October 1835 when Mexican authorities demanded the return of a small cannon loaned for defense. The settlers refused and raised a makeshift flag featuring a cannon, a lone star, and the words “COME AND TAKE IT,” signaling armed resistance. The confrontation marked the opening military engagement of the Texas Revolution and became an enduring symbol of Texan independence and resolve.
Details
| Year | 1985-86 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Mint Mark | None |
| Manufacturer / Mint | World Wide Mint (Bloomington, MN) |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | The obverse depicts the Gonzales battle flag mounted on a pole, bearing a cannon beneath a lone star and the inscription “COME AND TAKE IT.” A stylized rising sun appears above the flag. Surrounding the central design is a ring of stars along the outer field. The commemorative date “1836 – 1986” is positioned below the flag, marking the 150th anniversary of Texas Independence. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | The reverse carries a circular legend reading “.999 FINE SILVER” and “ONE TROY OUNCE.” Centered within a recessed, finely textured inner field is the date "1985" or “1986,” positioned above a silhouette of the State of Texas. The outer ring is polished with raised lettering that contrasts against the matte central field. |
| Edge Type | Plain |
| 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 | The round contains no explicit state authorization language. |