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Mardi Gras Token - Krewe of Zeus Those Were the Days
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Weight | 4.63 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a busy nostalgic tableau across the field, depicting a rearing horse with rider, a steam locomotive, a sailing ship, flags, and an hourglass, evoking historical modes of transport and bygone eras. A diagonal ribbon scroll bearing the legend 'Those Were the Days' dominates the center, with the date 1981 visible along the right edge. |
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| Obverse lettering | Those Were the Days 1981 |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a classical Greek temple facade in relief, with a pediment bearing the letter 'Z' and the Roman numeral date MCMLXVI on the frieze, flanked by two columns with radiating lines suggesting divine light. A bearded head of Zeus in high relief occupies the center, with the word 'ZEUS' inscribed on a tablet below. The legend 'KREWE OF ZEUS' curves around the upper field and 'DRACHME' appears in bold Gothic lettering along the lower rim. |
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