The Silver Coins of Texas Series – Texas Sesquicentennial Silver Round
Overview
1986 The Alamo silver round was issued during the Texas Sesquicentennial as part of The Silver Coins of Texas program produced by Lone Star Mint.
The design commemorates the Battle of the Alamo (February–March 1836), one of the defining events of the Texas Revolution and a lasting symbol of sacrifice and resistance.
This round was issued individually and as part of a three-coin proof set alongside the Gonzales and Sam Houston issues.
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Year | 1986 |
| Series | The Silver Coins of Texas |
| Metal | Silver |
| Purity | .999 fine |
| Weight | 1 troy ounce |
| Diameter | ~40 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Finish | Proof / Proof-like |
| Mint | Lone Star Mint |
Historical Context
The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) took place in San Antonio, Texas. Texian defenders, including William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett, held the mission against Mexican forces led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Although the defenders were ultimately defeated, the event became a powerful rallying cry—“Remember the Alamo”—during the remainder of the Texas Revolution.
Series Context
Part of a three-coin set:
- Gonzales Cannon (Oct. 2, 1835)
- The Alamo (March 1836)
- Sam Houston / San Jacinto (April 21, 1836)
Within the series, the Alamo round represents the fully denticled die format, contrasting with:
- Gonzales — no denticles (obverse & reverse)
- Sam Houston — mixed (no denticles obverse, denticles reverse)
Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Set/Collection | The Silver Coins of Texas 3 Piece Set |
| Mint Mark | None |
| 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 | Depicts the façade of The Alamo, rendered in detailed relief. Legends: TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL, ONE TROY OUNCE, .999 FINE SILVER, REMEMBER THE ALAMO. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | Central Texas state seal motif featuring a five-pointed star surrounded by an olive branch and live oak branch. Legends: THE LONE STAR STATE, 1836 - TEXAS - 1986, 1845, Design note: The olive and oak branches display three olives and three acorns, consistent with other Lone Star Mint designs. Border: Plain rim - no denticles |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.85 |
| Attribution Notes | Produced by Lone Star Mint as part of its confirmed 1986 Sesquicentennial program. Attribution supported by: original proof-set packaging, consistent design language across the series, direct confirmation from the current owner of Lone Star Mint, who participated in mint operations during the 1980s. |
| Notes | A 1 oz gold version of the Alamo design was also produced with extremely low mintage. The Alamo reverse shares denticle characteristics with the Sam Houston reverse. The set demonstrates three distinct border configurations across its three coins. |