1984 KREWE OF OLYMPUS — OLYMPUS XIV
NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS
HEAVY SILVER-COLORED COMMEMORATIVE / PRESENTATION MEDAL*** SPECIAL HEAVY KREWE MEDAL — NOT A STANDARD PARADE-THROW DOUBLOON ***Outstanding vintage 1984 Krewe of Olympus Mardi Gras medal commemorating OLYMPUS XIV.THIS IS NOT one of the common lightweight aluminum Mardi Gras doubloons mass-produced to be thrown from parade floats.This is a substantial, specially produced HEAVY Carnival medal of the type associated with krewe commemorative and presentation issues. Heavy medals such as this were produced in much smaller quantities than ordinary parade throws and could be distributed in connection with krewe functions, presentations, members, guests and other special occasions.That distinction is important: this is a substantial collectible Carnival medal rather than an ordinary lightweight aluminum throw doubloon.One side features the Krewe of Olympus / Olympus XIV design, while the reverse features an attractive floral bouquet motif.The medal is a substantial HEAVY silver-colored metal piece with considerably more weight and presence than an ordinary aluminum Mardi Gras doubloon.*** IMPORTANT — METAL CONTENT IS UNTESTED ***Because of its substantial weight and silver-colored appearance, I am not making assumptions about its metal composition. It could be silver, silver-plated, or another silver-colored metal or alloy. It is being sold strictly as UNTESTED for metal content. No representation or guarantee of silver or other precious-metal content is being made.Excellent collector appeal for:• Krewe of Olympus memorabilia
• Heavy Mardi Gras presentation medals
• Krewe commemorative medals
• Vintage New Orleans Mardi Gras
• Mardi Gras doubloons and medallions
• Louisiana Carnival history
• Louisiana exonumia
• Vintage tokens and medals
• New Orleans memorabilia
• 1980s Mardi Gras collectibles
• Untested silver-colored exonumiaDating to 1984, this medal is now more than four decades old and retains vintage surface character consistent with its age and storage. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition, coloration and surface details.I have intentionally left this piece uncleaned to preserve its original vintage surface, patina and character. The buyer may clean or polish it if desired.*** THIS IS THE HEAVY COMMEMORATIVE / PRESENTATION-TYPE MEDAL — NOT AN ORDINARY LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM PARADE THROW. ***A substantial surviving piece of 1984 Krewe of Olympus and New Orleans Mardi Gras history for a collector looking beyond the common float-thrown doubloons.
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