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Mardi Gras Token - Honoring The Ursuline Nuns New Orleans, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the Old Ursuline Convent building in detailed relief, flanked by two robed Ursuline nuns in the foreground. The surrounding legend reads 'HONORING THE URSULINE NUNS · MARDI GRAS 1974 NEW ORLEANS', with 'OLD URSULINE CONVENT 1748' inscribed in the lower exergue area. |
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| Obverse lettering | HONORING THE URSULINE NUNS MARDI GRAS 1974 NEW ORLEANS OLD URSULINE CONVENT 1748 |
| Reverse description | Central device features the heraldic emblem of the Krewe of Crescent City, depicting a crowned shield with a jester figure at its center, flanked by decorative scroll-work and crossed ceremonial staffs or scepters. The legend 'KREWE OF CRESCENT CITY' arcs across the upper field, with the founding year '1946' inscribed at the base of the shield. |
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