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Mardi Gras Token - Krewe of Venus - Martha Dandridge Washington New Orleans, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1976 |
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| Weight | 4.65 g |
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| Obverse description | Central bust of Martha Dandridge Washington in period dress facing slightly left, with a colonial-style building in relief to her left and an American flag to her right. The surrounding legend reads 'HONORING OUR NATION'S FIRST LADIES / MARTHA DANDRIDGE WASHINGTON', with the date 'FEB. 29, 1976' in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse description | Full-length figure of the Venus de Milo statue in high relief at center, standing on a pedestal. The circular legend 'KREWE OF VENUS' at upper left and 'MARDI GRAS' at upper right, with 'NEW ORLEANS, LA' inscribed in the lower field near the base of the statue. |
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| Reverse lettering | KREWE OF VENUS MARDI GRAS NEW ORLEANS, LA |
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