Mardi Gras Token - Knights of Mardi Gras The City That Care Forgot, New Orleans, Louisiana

Location United States
Year
Type Event token
Composition Aluminium
Weight 5.13 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
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Obverse description $50,000 inside banner with wings at top. Lettering at bottom: The City That Care Forgot. Clown in center appears to be coming out of a hole in token. When viewed upright, clown is smiling. When viewed upside-down, clown in frowning with $50,000 inside hat. Several balls appear on both sides of clown.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering $50,000 THE CITY THAT CARE FORGOT $50,000 (upside-down)
Reverse description Lettering around edge: Knight`s of Mardi Gras. New Orleans, LA. Knight on a horse carrying a shield which includes the letter C at center. Several confetti appears all over token face.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering KNIGHTS OF MARDI GRAS NEW ORLEANS, LA.
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Mintage
Numisquare ID 2339459280
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