Seal of Mardi Gras on Gilt

Value of 1885 HK-143 Seal of Mardi Gras on Gilt

This So-Called Dollar is given the catalog number HK-143

The obverse text on this So-Called Dollar reads The King of the Carnival Souvenir of the Mardigras and Carnival New Orleans and the reverse text is The Worlds Exposition 1884 1885. The front side of the coin shows two figures in the center standing beside the seal of Mardi Gras with a crown above and text surrounding in a circular fashion. The backside of the coin depicts the exposition grounds in the center with a globe above and flags pointing towards it, a shield below and text surrounding.

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