(1969)-FM Silver Medal Texas States of the Union

Coin Details

Description

This 1969 sterling silver medal depicting Texas is part of the Franklin Mint's States of the Union series. Texas, the 28th state admitted in 1845, is unique among the fifty states for having been an independent republic from 1836 to 1845 following its revolution against Mexico. The Lone Star State's vast size, oil wealth, ranching heritage, and distinctive cultural identity make it one of the most recognized states in the series. Texas medals from the States of the Union program benefit from strong state pride and a large collector population, making them among the more actively traded individual pieces. The artistic ambition of exposition medals reflects the exhibition culture of their eras, with fair organizers commissioning pieces that served simultaneously as souvenirs, awards, and advertisements for the expositions themselves. The Franklin Mint's design for Texas drew upon the state's powerful symbols and history to create a medal worthy of the state's outsized place in American mythology and reality.

Rarity Notes

Sterling silver, Franklin Mint limited edition. Texas medals are popular due to strong state pride and large collector population.

Cross References

PCGS #941806; Franklin Mint States of the Union series, Texas