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Krewe of Caesar - Tell Me a Story Metairie, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1985 |
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| Composition | Aluminium |
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| Obverse description | Whimsical carnival scene in high relief filling the field, featuring a jester or clown figure at left holding an open book centrally inscribed with the legend 'TELL ME A STORY', flanked by additional costumed carnival figures including a clown at upper right and a musician at lower center. The date '19 85' and engraver's initials 'BKA' appear in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | Left-facing profile bust of Julius Caesar wearing a laurel wreath, set within a beaded inner circle. The circular legend 'KREWE OF CAESAR' arcs around the upper field, with 'MARDI GRAS METAIRIE, LA.' along the lower border. The founding year '1978' and its Roman numeral equivalent 'MCMLXXVIII' appear at lower left, while 'VENI VIDI VICI' and 'SPQR' are inscribed at right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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