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Mardi Gras Token - Knights of Momus Poor Richard's Almanack

Location United States
Year 1976
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Thickness 2.15 mm
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Obverse description Central device depicts an open book inscribed POOR RICHARD'S ALMANACK with a pair of wire-rimmed eyeglasses resting across it, a quill pen, and a tricorn hat above. A laurel sprig and the bicentennial dates 1776 and 1976 appear in the field, with the designer's initials HAS visible at right.
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Reverse description Central device depicts a fully armored knight on horseback, lance raised, rendered in high relief. The legend KNIGHTS OF MOMUS appears on a curved ribbon banner across the upper field, while the motto DUM VIVIMUS VIVAMUS is inscribed along the lower border.
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