The 1st President of the Republic of Texas (Interim President, 1836)
Overview
The 1987 David G Burnet silver round was produced by Lone Star Mint of Plano, Texas as part of the Presidents of the Republic of Texas series. The round commemorates David G. Burnet, the interim president of the Republic of Texas during the Texas Revolution.
Struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the issue features a portrait obverse paired with the Texas State Capitol reverse used across the series. The LSM mint mark confirms Lone Star Mint attribution.
Historical Context
David G. Burnet served as interim President of the Republic of Texas in 1836 during the Texas Revolution. He was appointed to lead the provisional government following the Convention of 1836 and held office during the critical period that included the Battle of San Jacinto.
Burnet’s role was transitional, overseeing the formation of the Republic’s government structure and transferring authority to the elected administration of Sam Houston later that year.
Series Context
This issue is part of a four-coin series representing the presidents of the Republic of Texas
David G. Burnet
Sam Houston
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Anson Jones
Each coin follows a consistent format with a presidential portrait obverse and a shared Texas State Capitol reverse.
Collectibility
The David G. Burnet issue represents the founding leadership of the Republic of Texas and serves as the starting point of the four-coin presidential series. As an interim president, Burnet is less commonly recognized than later figures, making this issue distinct within the set.
Lone Star Mint products were regionally distributed and are encountered less frequently than national bullion issues. The consistent reverse die and engraving style allow reliable identification within Lone Star Mint output.
Details
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Set/Collection | Presidents of the Republic of Texas |
| 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 | Portrait of David G. Burnet facing slightly right with full beard. Legends: PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, DAVID G. BURNET, 1836. Mint mark - LSM located to the right of the portrait. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | Depiction of the Texas State Capitol building centered with symmetrical wings. Legends; STATE CAPITOL OF TEXAS, THE LONE STAR STATE and ONE OUNCE .999 SILVER. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39.15 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.2 |
| Attribution Notes | Produced by Lone Star Mint Plano Texas. Attribution confirmed by the LSM mint mark and consistent die characteristics across the series. |
| Notes | The 1988 David G. Burnet silver round represents the opening figure in the Presidents of the Republic of Texas series, marking the formation of the Republic’s provisional government during the Texas Revolution. |