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A doubloon is a gold coin that was used in Spain and other countries during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Today, a doubloon would be worth about $1,000. The gold doubloon, which was the first coin to be issued in the United States, is made up of 26.66 grams of gold, or slightly less than an ounce, and was worth $16 at the time, or around $400 now. In this photo from 2012, Frank Falgoust of New Orleans holds up a sign asking for doubloons from passing floats on Gen. DeGaulle Drive during the Krewe of Choctaw parade in Algiers Saturday Size - Doubloons are typically 1 3/4 inches in diameter, but from very early on in the history of Mardi Gras doubloons, variations in size have been used. At first this was a money-saving feature, as it was in an ill-fated attempt in 1979 to reduce the standard size to 1 inch. Ultimately, the value of a Mardi Gras doubloon is determined by the individual who owns it. The Krewe of Rex introduced Doubloons to Mardi Gras in 1960. Doubloons are a natural collectible because they commemorate the krewe’s theme and colors in a variety of styles and colors. Are old Mardi Gras doubloons worth anything? Older doubloons can be worth a lot of money such as the 1960 gold Krewe of Rex doubloon that Steen has in his collection. He estimates that it is worth about $150. A real silver doubloon can be worth several hundred dollars. Some Mardi Gras enthusiasts also collect krewe favors and other Mardi Gras How much do Mardi Gras doubloons cost? Bronze issues are typically worth about $1 apiece and the silver issues are worth about $25 apiece. As with the throwable versions, the more desirable silver and bronze doubloons with earlier dates and well-known krewes on them can have an added premium, generally not more than $5 or $10 though. While there hasn’t been widespread counterfeiting of doubloons, in 1970, Rex reissued their 1960 doubloon—the original Mardi Gras doubloon. Some enterprising cheaters may attempt to sell the cheaper 1970 coin and claim it’s the 1960 coin, which can sell for hundreds. Mardi Gras Doubloons as Collectibles. Mardi Gras doubloons were first used in 1960, and they rapidly became collectible. The doubloon made its debut with the Rex parade on Mardi Gras Day. Historically, it originated in 1959 because it had to be produced before being used. Value Of Mardi Gras Doubloons. Mardi Gras doubloons are highly collectible and can be worth a lot of money. Some of the most valuable doubloons can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Many people collect doubloons as a hobby and there are even some people who make a living off of buying and selling doubloons. The club, which also publishes a New Orleans krewe doubloon price guide, holds the events each year so collectors can buy, sell and trade doubloons or other Mardi Gras memorabilia. A daybloom is a type of flower that grows from a straight green stem with two leaves and an orange middle. Through mining, users can generate DBL. Doubloons has risen by $0.00 since the last known price of 0.00047813 USD. Mardi Gras Doubloons For Sale. Mardi Gras doubloons for sale are a great way to remember your time at the festival. Value Of Mardi Gras Doubloons. Mardi Gras doubloons are highly collectible and can be worth a lot of money. Some of the most valuable doubloons can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Many people collect doubloons as a hobby and there are even some people who make a living off of buying and selling doubloons. In fact, there’s even a Mardi Gras Memorabilia Society, a.k.a. the Mardi Gras Mafia. Founded in 2008, this small group of collectors meets each month to buy, sell, and trade items and share their stories. There is a wealth of collectibles associated with Mardi Gras that extends far beyond its ubiquitous beads. The Crescent City Doubloon Traders Club (C.C.D.T.) was founded in 1989. The mission of this non-profit club is to promote the collection of Mardi Gras doubloons (Mardi Gras coins) and other Mardi Gras collectibles. The club, which also publishes a New Orleans krewe doubloon price guide, holds the events each year so collectors can buy, sell and trade doubloons or other Mardi Gras memorabilia. krewe of rex - .999 fine silver doubloon - 1967 - mardi gras - new orleans this doubloon was only available to members of the krewethe theme of rex in 1967 was "to the ladies, bless them all". How much do Mardi Gras doubloons cost? Bronze issues are typically worth about $1 apiece and the silver issues are worth about $25 apiece. As with the throwable versions, the more desirable silver and bronze doubloons with earlier dates and well-known krewes on them can have an added premium, generally not more than $5 or $10 though. As you likely guessed, the doubloons were a huge success, so much so that the next year’s order was not only larger but also were stamped with the date. Other krewes soon followed suit, minting their own doubloons. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the doubloon became the most coveted throw in a parade. The Modern Mardi Gras Doubloon The 1960 Rex doubloons are the only Mardi Gras doubloons to be listed in the Hibler and Kappen Catalog titled "So-Called Dollars," and the 1960 Rex Plain Aluminum doubloon is designated "HK-581. " Please check out my other auctions and visit my store, Olde Oaks Emporium, to view many more Mardi Gras doubloons. As for the regular aluminum ones, prices vary between $0.50 and $3.00 on average, but there are genuinely rare ones. You have to read the text - e.g. "officer tokens", black doubloons, doubloons with a special designation for being associated with a Mardi Gras ball, etc. - are relatively rarer and thus are at the higher end.
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