1983 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 1983 was "Legendary Lovers of the South".

Obverse: The central image on the obverse is a heart with Cupid holding a bow and arrow.  A banner with the date "1983" can be found on the heart.  Two inscriptions are located around the outer rim. The upper inscription reads "LEGENDARY LOVERS OF THE SOUTH" while the lower inscription reads "BILOXI MARDI GRAS 1983". The two inscriptions are bullet on either side.

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 F.S." are inscribed at the bottom of the round.