Overview
The 1988 Yellow Rose of Texas silver round was produced by Lone Star Mint of Plano, Texas. The design commemorates Emily D. West, historically associated with the “Yellow Rose of Texas” legend tied to the Battle of San Jacinto.
Struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, the round features a dual-symbolic design pairing a portrait of Emily Morgan with the Texas state flower. The presence of the LSM mint mark confirms attribution to Lone Star Mint’s late-1980s production.
Historical Context
The “Yellow Rose of Texas” legend centers on Emily D. West, a woman associated with the Texas Revolution and later folklore connected to the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. While elements of the story remain debated, the figure became firmly embedded in Texas cultural identity through song and tradition.
By the late 20th century, the Yellow Rose symbolism was widely used in Texas commemorative art. This issue reflects that tradition, combining historical reference with symbolic design rather than literal portrait documentation.
Dual-Coin Set Format
A limited number of 1988 Yellow Rose of Texas silver rounds were assembled in a two-coin presentation set consisting of the 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver round paired with a fractional 1/10 troy ounce gold companion.
Documented examples show the set housed in a blue acrylic holder marked:
PROOF SET
THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS
PRODUCED BY LONE STAR MINT · PLANO, TEXAS
The gold companion appears to have been produced in very limited quantities. Surviving examples are rarely encountered, and complete paired sets are seldom seen. Based on currently available evidence, the silver-only issue is substantially more available than the dual-metal presentation set.
Collectability
The 1988 Yellow Rose of Texas silver round is one of the more recognizable Lone Star Mint designs due to its strong symbolic theme and clean execution. Unlike event-specific commemoratives, the issue draws from broader Texas cultural identity.
Lone Star Mint products were regionally distributed and are encountered less frequently than larger national bullion issues. Examples in original condition are less commonly seen.
The combination of the LSM mint mark, confirmed Lone Star Mint origin, and scarce companion gold set format makes this an important issue within Texas private mint collecting.
Details
| Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Type | Round |
| Mint Mark | LSM |
| Manufacturer / Mint | Lone Star Mint (Plano, Texas) |
| Issuer | Lone Star Mint (Plano, Texas) |
| Designer / Sculptor / Engraver | Artist: Steve Rogers (McKinney, TX), Designer: Mark Schroeder (Plano TX) |
| Obverse Image |  |
| Design: Obverse | Beautiful profile of Emily Morgan in the center. “EMILY MORGAN” Encircling legend: “TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL · THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS”, The LSM mint mark appears to the right of the portrait, confirming Lone Star Mint attribution. |
| Reverse Image |  |
| Design: Reverse | A detailed rose dominates the center field, representing the Yellow Rose of Texas. Surrounding legend reads: “THE LONE STAR STATE · ONE OUNCE .999 FINE SILVER · TEXAS · 1836 — 1986”. The design is clean and emblematic, emphasizing Texas identity through floral symbolism rather than historical figures. |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Edge Inscription | None |
| Metal | Silver |
| Fineness | .999 |
| Weight (grams) | 31.1 |
| Weight (troy oz) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.72 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.95 |
| Attribution Notes | Produced by Lone Star Mint (Plano, Texas). Confirmed by the presence of the LSM mint mark and consistent design/strike characteristics with other Lone Star Mint issues of the late 1980s. |
| Notes | The 1988 Yellow Rose of Texas silver round reflects Lone Star Mint’s continued Texas heritage-themed production during the late 1980s and remains one of the mint’s most distinctive issues. |