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Mardi Gras Token - The Golden Age of Mardi Gras New Orleans, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1999 |
| Type | Event token |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts Rex, the King of Carnival, in full regalia wearing a crown and ornate costume with large butterfly or peacock wings spread to either side, holding a scepter, with the inscription REX across the lower body. The curved legend THE GOLDEN AGE OF MARDI GRAS arcs across the upper field with the date 1999 prominently displayed in the center field. The border features a decorative beaded or rope pattern. |
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| Obverse lettering | The Golden Age of Mardi Gras 1999 REX (Translation: REX - King) |
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| Reverse lettering | Rex KING OF CARNIVAL NEW ORLEANS 1872 PRO BONO PUBLICO BK |
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