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Mardi Gras Token - Bacchus Rivers of the World
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Event token |
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| Obverse description | A classical female figure in flowing robes leans over a large basin or font from which water cascades, flanked by a dragon or serpentine creature in the field to the right. The legend 'RIVERS OF THE WORLD' appears in stylized relief to the right, with the date '1984' in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | RIVERS OF THE WORLD 1984 |
| Reverse description | Right-facing portrait bust of the Roman god Bacchus with curly hair and beard, raising a goblet or cup to his lips with one hand. The legend 'BACCHUS' arcs across the upper field, the founding year '1968' appears to the right, and 'MARDI GRAS NEW ORLEANS' curves along the lower periphery. |
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