Lone Star Mint Heroes of the Alamo Series
Overview
1986 Davy Crockett Silver Round LSM Texas Sesquicentennial was issued by Lone Star Mint as part of the “Heroes of the Alamo” three-coin set during the Texas Sesquicentennial. Struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the round pairs a character-specific portrait obverse with a shared Alamo reverse used across the series.
Series Context
This round completes the Lone Star Mint Heroes of the Alamo Series
All coins:
- Share the same reverse die
- Use identical obverse formatting
- Carry the LSM mint mark
This is a focused Alamo-themed issue within the broader 1986 commemorative market.
Historical Context
Davy Crockett (1786–1836) was a frontiersman, soldier, and former U.S. Congressman from Tennessee who became a folk hero of the American frontier. He joined the Texian cause late in the Texas Revolution and died at the Battle of the Alamo. His legacy blends documented history with later legend, making him one of the most recognizable figures associated with the Alamo.
Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Set/Collection | Lone Star Mint Heroes of the Alamo Series |
| Mint Mark | LSM |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Lone Star Mint (Plano, Texas) |
| Issuer | Lone Star Mint (Plano, Texas) |
| Designer / Sculptor / Engraver | Artist: Steve Rogers (McKinney, TX), Designer: Mark Schroeder (Plano TX) |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | Left-facing portrait of Davy Crockett. Legends: REPUBLIC OF TEXAS (top), 1986 (left field), DAVY CROCKETT (bottom). LSM mint mark positioned to the right of the portrait. Star border surrounding the design. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | Central depiction of the Alamo façade. Legends: TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL (top), ONE TROY OUNCE, .999 FINE SILVER, REMEMBER THE ALAMO (bottom). Star border. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 30.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Attribution Notes | Attributed to Lone Star Mint (LSM) based on mint mark and confirmed Plano, Texas operations. Consistent die characteristics across the set confirm single-mint production. Reverse design reflects a shared Alamo motif used across multiple private mint programs, but executed with unique dies. |