Lone Star Mint Heroes of the Alamo Series
Overview
The 1986 William B. Travis silver round was issued by Lone Star Mint as part of the three-coin “Heroes of the Alamo” series during the Texas Sesquicentennial. Struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the round features a shared Alamo reverse and a portrait obverse honoring Travis as a commanding figure of the Texas Revolution.
Series Context
Part of the Lone Star Mint Heroes of the Alamo Series
All coins share:
- Identical reverse die
- Matching obverse layout and style
- LSM mint mark placement
This is a tightly controlled, single-mint program focused specifically on Alamo leadership.
Historical Context
William B. Travis (1809–1836) was a lawyer and officer in the Texian Army who commanded Texian forces at the Battle of the Alamo. He is best known for his “Victory or Death” letter written during the siege, which became one of the most recognized documents of the Texas Revolution. Travis was killed when Mexican forces overran the Alamo in March 1836.
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 William B. Travis. Legends: REPUBLIC OF TEXAS (top), 1986 (left field), WILLIAM B. TRAVIS (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) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Attribution Notes | Attributed to Lone Star Mint (LSM) based on mint mark and confirmed Plano operations. Die work is consistent across the series and not shared with other contemporary Sesquicentennial issues. Represents an independent mint program operating alongside larger distributors like Colonial Coins. |
| Notes | The obverse follows the exact format used across the series, with consistent portrait relief, lettering punches, and field layout—confirming unified die production by Lone Star Mint. |