© B.Bédard
© B.Bédard
Mardi Gras Tokens - Mobile Alabama
1968 year| Aluminium | - | 39 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Event tokens › Carnival and mardi gras tokens |
| Year | 1968 |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#72054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
2 masks facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A DAY TO REMEMBER
1967~FEB.7
1968~FEB.27
1969~FEB.18
1970~FEB.10
1971~FEB.23
A PLACE TO BE
MARDI GRAS IN 'OLD' MOBILE
Comment
Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama is the oldest Carnival celebration in the United States.It was started by a Frenchman, Nicholas Langlois, in 1703.
This was 15 years before the city of New Orleans was established.
