Mexican eagle facing right, perched on a cactus with a serpent in its beak, with “1821–1836” above and “THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES” below.
Overview
The 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – Mexico Crest was minted by Tri-State Refining, Sioux Falls, SD. It was issued and distributed by Colonial Coins, Houston TX operating under the assumed name Texas Sesquicentennial Coins, Inc. The obverse depicts the Mexico crest, while the reverse features the Official Texas Sesquicentennial Logo. This issue bears no mint mark.
Specifications
Composition: .999 fine silver
Weight: 1 troy ounce
Diameter: 38.3 mm
Edge: None
Finish: Proof / proof-like
Mint Mark: None
Design
Obverse: Mexican eagle facing left, perched on a cactus with a serpent in its beak, with “1821–1836” above and “THE REPUBLIC OF MEXICO” below
Reverse: Texas Sesquicentennial logo with “© 1981 State of Texas” and no mint mark
Notes
Part of the 6-Piece Colonial Coins Set
Also issued as part of a 3-piece set
Individually sold
Attribution
Issued by Colonial Coins, Houston TX and Minted by Tr-State Refining, Sioux Falls SD
Program: Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Program
Date: 1986
