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Mardi Gras Token - Krewe of Alpheus Old French Market
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1973 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a detailed relief view of the Old French Market building complex in New Orleans, with ornate rooftops and spires. A ribbon banner surrounding the structure bears the legend OLD FRENCH MARKET ERECTED 1813, with the commemorative year 1973 displayed in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | Central device features a swan gliding on water amid aquatic plants in detailed relief. The legend KREWE OF ALPHEUS curves along the upper border, while SWANOLA CLUB arcs along the lower border, identifying the issuing Mardi Gras krewe. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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