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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1988 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a richly detailed Mardi Gras scene in high relief, depicting a masked jester figure adorned with beads and festive regalia, surrounded by carnival paraphernalia including a teddy bear and strands of beads. The legend IT'S PARTY TIME appears prominently to the right in bold stylized lettering, with MARDI GRAS 1988 inscribed along the lower portion of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a central device of a tombstone in relief inscribed R.I.P. / Joe / Cain, flanked by bare branches, a feather, and a rake or comb-like implement. The arc legend CAIN RAISERS SOCIETY runs along the upper rim, while FOUNDED 1977 MOBILE, ALA. is inscribed along the lower rim. A small rectangular plaque device appears at the base of the tombstone. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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