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Rex King of Carnival - Flora of the Realm New Orleans, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Weight | 4.37 g |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of a crowned king with long flowing hair, holding an open scroll at his shoulder bearing the motto PRO BONO PUBLICO. The legend REX and KING OF CARNIVAL NEW ORLEANS appears to the left of the bust, with the founding year 1872 and a fleur-de-lis device to the right. |
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| Obverse lettering | Rex KING OF CARNIVAL NEW ORLEANS 1872 PROBONO PUBLICO |
| Reverse description | A lush botanical scene fills the field, featuring an array of flowers, leafy branches, and foliage in high relief, with a scatter of stars arcing across the upper portion. The bold legend FLORA OF THE REALM appears in the center-left field, with the date 1980 integrated into the lower floral design, and the maker's initials BKA inscribed at lower left. |
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