Official Texas Bullion Program – No Mint Mark Variety
Summary
The 1988 State of Texas 1 oz Silver Round (No Mint Mark) is part of the Texas-themed bullion series marketed under the Official Texas Bullion program and produced by Colonial Coins (Houston, Texas). This variety is distinguished by the absence of a mint mark, representing a separate production grouping within the series. The design continues the established format, incorporating Texas independence imagery derived from the State Seal of Texas, presented in a reversed orientation across the obverse and reverse.
How to Identify This Round
The 1988 No Mint Mark variety is identified by the absence of any mint mark below or to the right of the central design, along with a distinct set of measurable die characteristics. A small star appears on each side of the date “1988.”
The Alamo façade displays ten total window openings plus the central doorway, consisting of four lower windows flanking the entrance, five windows across the middle level, and one small upper porthole-style opening centered above. The structure shows clean, evenly engraved stonework with moderate architectural detail.
The inscription “REMEMBER THE ALAMO – GOLIAD” appears above the Alamo with clear, legible lettering and even spacing, with no visible truncation.
The Six Flags are rendered with balanced detail. The French flag (left) shows fully defined Fleur-de-lis elements. The Spanish flag displays a crown with a smooth band structure and light interior detail. The Mexican flag shows partial interior design detail. The American flag (lower right) features fully formed stars and clearly separated stripes, with alternating textured and smooth fields. The Confederate flag displays six visible stars.
In the lower design, the cannon is depicted in left-facing profile with visible contour lines, the bridge includes basic structural support detail, and the river is engraved with moderate-depth flowing lines.
The inscription “TEXAS ONE AND INDIVISIBLE” is clearly struck and fully legible.
The wreath shows a symmetrical arrangement of six acorns and six olives.
When these characteristics are observed together with the absence of a mint mark, the round has been attributed to Colonial Coins (Houston, Texas) within the State of Texas Rounds collection.
Details
| Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Set/Collection | State of Texas Rounds (1986–1991) |
| Mint Mark | None |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Colonial Coins (Houston TX) |
| Issuer | Colonial Coins (Houston TX) |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | The obverse features a heraldic composition derived from the reverse of the State Seal of Texas, centered on the Alamo façade above a segmented shield depicting a cannon, Vince’s Bridge, and flowing water. Surrounding the shield are the Six Flags over Texas, arranged behind a wreath of olive and live oak branches. Above the Alamo appears the inscription “REMEMBER THE ALAMO – GOLIAD”, with a Lone Star flanked by “TEXAS” and “SILVER” at the top. Below, a banner reads “TEXAS ONE AND INDIVISIBLE”, with the date 1988 and a small star on each side. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | The reverse displays the obverse of the State Seal of Texas, consisting of a single five-pointed Lone Star encircled by olive and live oak branches, with the inscription “THE STATE OF TEXAS.” The lower legend reads “ONE TROY OUNCE .999 FINE SILVER.” The wreath is arranged in a symmetrical pattern of acorns and olives, consistent with the design used across the series. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | none |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 30.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.85 |
| Attribution Notes | The no-mint-mark variety is documented within the State of Texas series and attributed to Colonial Coins (Houston, Texas) based on consistent die characteristics and alignment with the broader production structure of the program. This issue represents a distinct production grouping within the series despite the absence of a mint mark. |
| Notes | The 1988 no-mint-mark issue follows the standard 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver format and continues the use of the State Seal of Texas in reversed orientation. This variety is distinguished by balanced engraving quality, fully legible inscriptions, and a symmetrical wreath arrangement of six acorns and six olives. |