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Mardi Gras Token - Lyons Carnival Club Lyon's March to The Moon, New Orleans, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Weight | 5.10 g |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a crowned carnival figure standing on a crescent moon with the Earth globe and a flying saucer in a starry space field, symbolizing the theme of marching to the moon. The legend LYON'S MARCH TO THE MOON arcs around the upper portion, with FEB. 10. 1970 in the lower field and MARDI GRAS along the bottom, all separated by star ornaments. |
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| Obverse lettering | LYON'S MARCH TO THE MOON FEB.10.1970 MARDI GRAS |
| Reverse description | Central device features a heraldic coat of arms displaying an eagle with spread wings above a quartered shield, all set within a draped banner bearing the legend LYONS CARNIVAL CLUB. The arms are framed by an ornate curtain with tassels. NEW ORLEANS arcs around the upper legend, with ORG. 1946 below it, and CARNIVAL CLUB inscribed in the lower field. |
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