Summary
The 1987 Official Texas Bullion Gold 1 oz CCM is a privately issued .999 fine gold round struck as part of the Official Texas Bullion program. Bearing the CCM mint mark, this issue represents the gold counterpart to the 1986–1987 Texas silver rounds and reflects the broader private bullion expansion of the mid-1980s. The obverse reproduces the reverse side of the Great Seal of the State of Texas and includes the date and mint mark. The reverse reproduces the obverse side of the Great Seal of the State of Texas and includes inscriptions identifying the issuing authority, precious metal weight, and fineness. The round was struck in one-troy-ounce format with a reeded edge as part of the Official Texas Bullion bullion series.
Details
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Set/Collection | State of Texas Rounds (1986–1991) |
| Mint Mark | CCM |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Colonial Coins (Houston TX) |
| Issuer | Colonial Coins (Houston TX) |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | The obverse reproduces the reverse side of the Great Seal of the State of Texas. The central device consists of a heraldic shield divided into symbolic fields representing Texas history and sovereignty. The upper field depicts the Alamo, while the lower fields include a cannon and a bridge spanning a river. Behind the shield appear crossed flags representing historical national sovereignties associated with Texas. Above the shield is a five-pointed star. A banner bearing the inscription “REMEMBER THE ALAMO! GOLIAD” appears within the composition. Surrounding inscriptions include the program name, date “1987,” and the mint mark “CCM.” The design is rendered in raised relief with symmetrical alignment and a defined circular border. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | The reverse reproduces the obverse side of the Great Seal of the State of Texas. The design consists of a single five-pointed star centered within a wreath composed of live oak and olive branches tied together at the base with a ribbon. Surrounding the central device is the inscription “THE STATE OF TEXAS.” Additional inscriptions include the precious metal weight “1 TROY OZ” and fineness “.999 FINE GOLD.” The design is arranged symmetrically with raised relief and a defined circular border. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Gold |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 30.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.65 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.44 |
| Notes |
Struck in .999 fine gold in a standard one–troy-ounce bullion format. Examples are typically encountered in Brilliant Uncirculated to Proof-Like finishes, depending on die state and strike quality. The CCM mint mark is integrated into the die engraving and not applied post-strike. Both obverse and reverse were produced from independently engraved dies, resulting in minor die-to-die variation without altering the overall design. No confirmed sub-varieties or major design revisions have been documented for this issue. |