Texas Sesquicentennial Commemoratives
Overview
The 1985-86 San Jacinto Monument silver round is a 1 oz .999 fine silver Texas Sesquicentennial commemorative issued during the 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial celebrations. These rounds were issued in both years with 1985 and 1986 respectively on the reverse. The reverse features the San Jacinto Monument encircled by a laurel wreath, marking the decisive victory that secured Texas independence. The striking mint is not documented.
The reverse design depicts the San Jacinto Monument centered within a laurel wreath, commemorating the decisive Battle of San Jacinto fought on April 21, 1836. The monument, crowned by a Lone Star, represents the site where General Sam Houston’s forces defeated General Santa Anna, securing Texas independence from Mexico. The dates “1836” and “1986” mark the 150th anniversary of that victory. The surrounding laurel wreath symbolizes honor and triumph, reinforcing San Jacinto’s role as the conclusive military event that established the Republic of Texas.
Details
| Year | 1985-86 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Mint Mark | None |
| Manufacturer / Mint | World Wide Mint (Bloomington, MN) |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | The obverse depicts the San Jacinto Monument rising vertically at center, crowned by a five-pointed star. A laurel wreath surrounds the monument, symbolizing victory and honor. The inscription “San Jacinto” appears across the central field, with the dates “1836” and “1986” placed on either side, marking the sesquicentennial of the Battle of San Jacinto. |
| 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" or “1986” above a silhouette outline of the State of Texas. The outer ring is polished with raised lettering, contrasting with the textured central field. |
| 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 | The Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, resulted in the defeat and capture of General Santa Anna and effectively secured Texas independence. The San Jacinto Monument, completed in 1939 near Houston, stands as the tallest masonry column monument in the world and remains a central symbol of Texas sovereignty. |