Overview
The 1986 Houston Texas Sesquicentennial 1 oz Silver Round is a privately issued .999 fine silver commemorative struck during Texas’ 150th anniversary celebration. This issue reflects regional mint production tied to the statewide Sesquicentennial program and represents part of the broader Texas private-mint bullion movement of the mid-1980s.
Mint not documented.
Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Mint Mark | None |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Unknown Mint |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | Central depiction of General Sam Houston mounted on horseback, pointing forward. The horse is shown in a controlled, forward-stepping pose. Below the figure: “GENERAL SAM HOUSTON”. Peripheral legend: “TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL”. “1836” at left, “1986” at right. “ONE TROY OUNCE ★ 999+ FINE SILVER”. Decorative denticle border surrounds the rim. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | Central stylized skyline representing Houston, above a large star-shaped motif containing “150.” Below: “AND TEXAS”. Peripheral legend: “HOUSTON HARRIS COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL”, “ONE TROY OUNCE ★ 999+ FINE SILVER”. Denticle border matches obverse. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39.12 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.17 |
| Notes | Issued during the broader 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial commemorative period. Design emphasis is regional (Houston / Harris County) rather than statewide program branding. Absence of mint attribution suggests private contract production. No evidence of state authorization is documented on the round itself. |