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Imitation Mexican One Peso
1970 Mardigras Doubloon Obverse
Replica Coins

Exonumia

Job Lot of Imitation Mexican One Pesos
1970 Mardigras Doubloon Reverse
St. Gaudens $20 Mini Gold Coin
1988 Pontchartrain Krewe Doubloon Obverse
Oliver Cromwell Replica Crown
1988 Pontcartrain Krewe Doubloon Reverse
Mardis Gras Doubloons
The tradition of tossing medallions or 'doubloons' (named after the old Spanish gold coins which used to circulate in the area) dates back to the 19th century, when parade organisers (known as 'krewes') would throw wooden medallions and other 'treasures' (such as glass beads) to the assembled crowds.
From the 1960s onwards, Krewes would strike these medallions in aluminium. They are quite popular and inexpensive collector's items.



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