1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – Spain (JM)

1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – Spain (JM) Obverse
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Crowned Spanish coat of arms with quartered shield and Pillars of Hercules, with “1519–1685” above and “THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN” below.

1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – Spain (JM) Reverse
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Texas Sesquicentennial logo 1836 - 1986, “© 1981 State of Texas” and JM mint mark.

Overview

The 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Silver Medallion – Spain crest was minted by Johnson Matthey, London UK. It was issued and distributed by Stan Karp of Texas Commemorative Sesquicentennial Coins, Inc. Dallas TX. The obverse depicts the Spain crest, while the reverse features the Official Texas Sesquicentennial Logo. This issue bears the JM mint mark.

Specifications

Composition: .999 fine silver
Weight: 1 troy ounce
Diameter: 38.3 mm
Edge: .999 FINE SILVER
Finish: Proof / proof-like
Mint Mark: JM (reverse)

Design

Obverse: Crowned Spanish coat of arms with quartered shield and Pillars of Hercules, with “1519–1685” above and “THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN” below.
Reverse: Texas Sesquicentennial logo with “© 1981 State of Texas” and JM mint mark.

Notes

Part of the 6-piece Johnson Matthey set
Also issued as part of a 3-piece set
Individually sold

Attribution

Minted by Johnson Matthey
Program: Texas Sesquicentennial Logo Program
Date: 1986

Quick Facts
Year1986
MetalSilver
Fineness.999
Weight1
Diameter38.3 mm
Thickness3 mm
Mint MarkJM
EdgeReeded
Edge Inscription999 FINE SILVER
Attribution
Attribution Notes
Minted by Johnson Matthey - an approved vendor in the Texas 1986 Sesquicentennial Commission official logo program.