Texas Mustang
Overview
The 2003 Texas Silver Dollar – Texas Mustang was issued as part of the Texas Silver Dollar Collection, made y The texas, continuing the annual program celebrating Texas heritage through modern private-mint silver rounds. The Texas Mustang design emphasizes the state’s ranching and frontier legacy, reinforcing the western identity that defines much of the broader Texas Dollar program. This issue features a mustang horse portrait on the obverse, while retaining the standardized Texas Dollar reverse format incorporating the Lone Star and recurring heart motif.
Story of the Texas Mustang
“The Texas mustang was much more than a feral horse. They were bred in nature and through many generations were born as tough spirited creatures. They possessed great stamina and their own unique beauty. The long manes and tails flowing across the Texas hills were part of the wealth of our great state. The 2003 Texas Silver Dollar is certified to be one Troy ounce of fine Silver.” – Rick Pinner
Details
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Set/Collection | Texas Silver Dollar Collection |
| Mint Mark | None |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Texas Mint and Mercantile (Whitney, TX) |
| Issuer | Texas Mint and Mercantile (Whitney, TX) |
| Designer / Sculptor / Engraver | Rick Pinner |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | Left-facing portrait of a mustang horse shown in raised relief. The head and neck are depicted in naturalistic detail, with visible mane texture, eye definition, and facial contours. The background consists of a textured field providing contrast to the raised portrait. The date “2003” appears centered at the bottom. The design is enclosed within a circular beaded border and raised rim. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | A large five-pointed star is centered within the field, with the outline of the State of Texas positioned at the center of the star. The inscription “TEXAS ONE DOLLAR” appears along the perimeter. The inscription “.999 Fine Silver” appears below the central star. Small five-pointed stars appear flanking the central design. The letter “R” in “DOLLAR” incorporates a heart motif as part of the lettering. The design is enclosed within a raised rim. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39.18 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.98 |
| Notes | This issue continues the standardized reverse design format used throughout the Texas Dollar series, incorporating the recurring heart motif as an intentional design element. Proof-like strike with mirrored fields and frosted relief. Raised central star with integrated Texas outline. Sharply defined lettering and relief elements. |