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Mardi Gras Token - Knights of Babylon Gone are the days, New Orleans, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1968 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed relief depiction of a horse-drawn streetcar labeled 'NOCRR CO' passing in front of a building, referencing the historic New Orleans street railway. The upper legend reads 'GONE ARE THE DAYS' arcing around the top of the field, with the dates '1718-1968' prominently displayed in the exergue, commemorating the 250th anniversary of New Orleans. |
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| Obverse lettering | GONE ARE THE DAYS 1718-1968 |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a heraldic shield device surmounted by a crown, with two draped supporters flanking a central jester figure, forming the emblem of the Knights of Babylon krewe. The circular legend reads 'KNIGHTS OF BABYLON' at the top and 'NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS' at the bottom, with the founding year '1939' appearing in the base of the shield device. |
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