A Native American rider is depicted mounted on horseback in side profile. The rider wears a feathered headdress and holds a long spear upright. The horse stands on open terrain rendered in raised relief with visible grass detail. The date “2008” appears at the lower right. The design is enclosed within a zigzag-pattern inner border and raised outer rim.
A large five-pointed star is centered within the field. Small heart motifs appear surrounding the central star. The inscription “TEXAS ONE DOLLAR” appears along the perimeter. The inscription “.999 Fine Silver” appears along the right side of the design field. The letter “O” in “DOLLAR” incorporates a heart motif. The design is enclosed within a raised rim.
Overview
The 2008 Texas Silver Dollar – Indian on Horse design was issued as part of the Texas Silver Dollar Collection, made by The Texas Mint & Mercantile, Whiney TX, continuing the annual program that highlighted Texas heritage through modern private-mint silver rounds. The 2008 issue features a mounted Native American figure, reflecting regional historical symbolism and frontier themes. The reverse continues the standardized Texas Dollar Lone Star design incorporating the recurring heart motif.
