1974 1 Oz Gulf Coast Carnival Association Doubloon BU

Rare doubloon available only to organizers within the Krewe.  The GCCA is Mississippi Coast's oldest and most prestigious Carnival organization. It was founded in 1908 and is the organization responsible for conducting the Mardi Gras Parade each year. The theme in 1974 was the 275th Anniversary of the Biloxi Bay Colony.

Obverse: The central image is a Mardi Gras captain. Surrounding the captain are 8 different Mardi Gras flags from various Krewes. Two inscriptions are located around the outer rim. The upper inscription reads "275 ANNIVERSARY BILOXY BAY COLONY" while the lower inscription reads "MARDI GRAS 1974". The two inscriptions are separated by a single star.

Reverse: The reverse features the insignia of the GCCA.  The insignia is shaped like the wheel of a ship.  A fishing boat on the bay and a lighthouse are located inside the center circle of the wheel.  The inner ring bears the phrase "BILOXI MISSISSIPPI USA"  while the text along the outside rim reads "GULF COAST CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION INC. 1908". 

Edge: The edge is smooth.  The purity and content of "999 FS" is inscribed at the top of the round.