Mardi Gras Token - Alla There were Giants in the Earth in those Days, New Orleans, Louisiana

Location United States
Year 1981
Type Event token
Composition Aluminium
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Embossed border circled by the captions: There were giants in the earth in those days Geneis VI, 4 (above); 1981 BKA (below). In the center, the left profile of a bearded giant holding in his right hand a rudimentary ax that rests on the right shoulder. The giant wears a married skinned, belt buckle and bracelet on the left wrist. In the surroundings of the giante a rupestrian landscape containing mountain and pine trees.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering THERE WERE GIANTS in the EARTH in THOSE DAYS GENESIS VI, 4 1981 BKA
Reverse description Embossed border circled by the legends: Alla 1932 (above); • New Orleans • Mardi Gras• (below). In the center, a shield flanked by decorations, containing the initials K F stylized and misaligned. Heading the shield, a helmet flushed and topped by a bird with open wings and looking to the left.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ALLA 1932 • NEW ORLEANS • MARDI GRAS •
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2766650300
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