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America's Favorite Clown - Emmett Kelly, Jr. Why Me?
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1983 |
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| Composition | Copper (Antiqued) |
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| Obverse description | High-relief bust of Emmett Kelly Jr. in his iconic sad clown character, depicted three-quarter view with both hands cupping his chin in a melancholic pose. The figure wears a battered hat, disheveled wig, and rumpled costume with a patterned tie, all rendered in fine detail against a plain field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a sunburst-toothed decorative border surrounding a central recessed field filled with multi-line inscribed text. The circular legend around the border reads AMERICA'S FAVORITE CLOWN and COLLECTORS' SOCIETY, each separated by five-pointed stars. At the base of the central field appears the Emmett Kelly Jr. Collection Flambro logo with a cursive signature. |
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| Reverse lettering | AMERICA'S FAVORITE CLOWN ★ COLLECTORS' SOCIETY ★ "WHY ME?" by Charlotte Kelley Plate I in a series of four limited edition plates honoring America's Favorite Clown, Emmett Kelly, Jr. Original plate issued in 1983 The Emmett Kelly, Jr. COLLECTION FLAMBRO |
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