Hats off to the Women of Texas!
Overview
The 2004 Texas Silver Dollar – Hats Off to the Women of Texas was issued as part of the Texas Silver Dollar Collection by the Texas Mint & Mercantile, Whitney TX, continuing the annual program highlighting Texas heritage through modern private-mint silver rounds. The 2004 design honors the contributions of Texas women, reflecting a thematic departure from the frontier-focused motifs seen in other years of the series. The reverse continues the standardized Texas Dollar format incorporating the Lone Star motif and recurring heart design element.
Story of Hats off to the Women of Texas
“The 2004 Texas Silver Dollar, Our 2004 Texas Silver Dollar is our hats off to the women of the wild west, Texas in particular. These feminine creatures that endured the pioneer days on the ranches, in the rodeos and even the homes of early Texas carried a strength of character and endurance unknown to the city girls back east. Ropin’, ridin’ and just dealing with independent cowboys these gals’ youthful spirit and stamina were an inspiring contribution to the settlement of this great state.” – Rick Pinner
Details
| Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| 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, Whitney TX |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | A stylized portrait of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat is centered within the design. The hat is prominently depicted with broad curved brim and raised crown. The portrait is rendered in profile with defined facial features and clothing detail. A circular arrangement of five-pointed stars surrounds the central figure near the rim. The date “2004” appears within the design. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | A large five-pointed star is centered within the field. The inscription “TEXAS ONE DOLLAR” appears around the perimeter. The inscription “.999 Fine Silver” appears below the central star. A heart motif is incorporated as part of the denomination 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 |
| Notes | This issue honors the women of Texas as part of the annual heritage-themed Texas Dollar program. The heart motif incorporated into the reverse remains a recurring design element of the series. Proof-like strike with mirrored fields and frosted relief. Raised central star and lettering with sharply defined relief. |