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Mardi Gras Token - Bacchus Bob Hope, New Orleans, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1973 |
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| Weight | 4.5 g |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing profile portrait in high relief of comedian Bob Hope holding a microphone, depicted in his characteristic performing pose. The legend BACCHUS curves along the upper right rim, the date 1973 appears in the field to the right, and BOB HOPE is inscribed along the left and lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | BACCHUS V 1973 BOB HOPE |
| Reverse description | Left-facing bust in high relief of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, adorned with grape clusters and foliage in his hair, raising a shallow drinking bowl to his lips. The legend BACCHUS curves along the upper rim with the date 1968 to the right, while MARDI GRAS · NEW ORLEANS is inscribed along the lower rim. |
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