1978 MARDI GRAS ALUM GORDON'S GIN NGC SLABBED

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	53
Category	Coins & Currency
Auction	AUG 13 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
Date	August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

1978 MARDI GRAS ALUM GORDON'S GIN NGC SLABBED 1978 Gordon's Gin New Orleans Saints Schedule Mardi Gras Aluminum Doubloon NGC Genuine This 1978 Mardi Gras doubloon features a unique advertising tie-in for Gordon's Gin and the New Orleans Saints. Struck in aluminum, the obverse depicts a detailed bottle of Gordon's Distilled London Dry Gin, while the reverse displays the complete 1978 New Orleans Saints football schedule, including dates and opponents such as the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles. This 39mm piece has been professionally encapsulated and certified as Genuine by NGC, ensuring the preservation of this vintage piece of sports and spirits memorabilia. The item is housed in a modern NGC slab, making it a perfect addition for collectors of NFL history, Mardi Gras exonumia, or vintage liquor advertisements. 1978 Gordon's Gin New Orleans Saints Schedule Mardi Gras Aluminum Doubloon NGC Genuine Condition: The item is housed in a professional NGC protective slab and is designated as Genuine. The surfaces exhibit the typical matte luster associated with struck aluminum, showing clear details in the Gordon's Gin bottle logo and the comprehensive New Orleans Saints game schedule on the reverse. There are no signs of significant corrosion, though minor surface marks consistent with the material's age and use during Mardi Gras festivities are present. The metal content of this doubloon is aluminum. It was issued in 1978 as a promotional item for Gordon's Gin, featuring the 1978 New Orleans Saints football schedule. These items were traditionally thrown from floats during the New Orleans Mardi Gras season. The strike type is a standard circulation-style strike for trade tokens, and the item has been professionally certified and slabbed by NGC as Genuine. NGC graded coin, Gordon's Gin, New Orleans Saints, 1978 schedule, Mardi Gras doubloon, numismatic, vintage memorabilia, collectible token, aluminum medal, NFL history, sports souvenir, authenticated, encapsulated coin, Gordon's London Dry Gin 1978 Mardi Gras Aluminum Token, New Orleans Saints Schedule Coin, Gordon's Gin Advertising Token, NGC Certified Token, Sports Memorabilia, Vintage NFL Collectibles, Numismatic Guaranty Company, Rare Aluminum Doubloon, Mardi Gras Memorabilia, New Orleans Saints History IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction hou

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