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Rex King of Carnival - His majesty Garden New Orleans, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Event token |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned bust of Rex, King of Carnival, in high relief, with a fleur-de-lis device to the upper right and the date 1872 below it. The legend REX / KING OF CARNIVAL / NEW ORLEANS arcs to the left of the bust, while a scroll at the lower right bears the motto PRO BONO PUBLICO. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A reclining female figure amid flowering plants and foliage occupies the lower field, with decorative floral sprays rising to the upper right. The script legend HIS MAJESTY GARDEN arcs across the upper portion of the field, and the date 1979 appears in the lower right exergue. A small maker's mark is visible at lower left. |
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