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Mardi Gras Token - Pete Fountain's Half / Fast Walking Club New Orleans
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1994 |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a costumed beast figure flanked by two female figures in relief, a humorous Mardi Gras scene referencing Beauty and the Beast. The date 1994 appears in the lower field, with the legend NOT SO BEAUTY & THE BEAST arcing around the upper portion and the motto THIS IS YOUR DAY along the lower border. |
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| Obverse lettering | NOT SO BEAUTY & THE BEAST * 1994 * "This Is Your Day" * |
| Reverse description | Right-facing portrait bust of jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain holding his clarinet, with the inscription THE PRINCE OF MARDI GRAS in the field. The circular legend PETE FOUNTAIN'S HALF/FAST WALKING CLUB arcs around the upper border, with NEW ORLEANS - MARDI GRAS along the lower border. The date 1961 and denomination ONE PICAYUNE appear in the lower field. |
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