weirdest gold coin ever?

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  1. phrenzy

    phrenzy In Memoriam - July 2017 Silver Stacker

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    Is the inscription an actual saying or is it just something odd someone put on a coin?

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    Why a clown? It's like something these two would make:
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    This could be the Picasso of coins.
     
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    According to listings of this coin on eBay, the exact same coin by the exact same seller, is either:

    a) Fantasy Coin DUCAT Ceres Regina 2012 Golden Brass - (starting at $7.50) - Brass; 19 mm; proof like
    b) Fantasy GOLD DUCAT 18K Marked USA Ceres Regina Sunflower Reign - ($165.00) 18K gold, .750 Au; 19 mm; proof-like surface; alloy of silver and gold, total weight 4.6 grams; actual gold weight 3.45 grams
     
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    Possible one die struck two different metals but the implication is pretty clear. I don't know who would buy one regardless. It's more bizarre than anything.
     
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    The listings use the same photo:

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