Fantasy big 1997 gold penny

[PikesPeakCharlie]

I paid .99c for this at a thrift store today , to put in a box of treasures for my almost 2 yr old granddaughter . It has a mint like mirror finish , F G on the back, don,t know what that stands for (fantasy gold ?) or anything else about it for that matter couldn't even find a picture of it online. Anyone know where these came from, mint ? county fair ? franklin mint ? casino? any info on it would sure be great . weighs 1 oz. Thanks

 

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[Hawks88]

Very interesting coin find. Congrats

 

[Rookster]

Very nice buy.Congrats

 

[villagenut]

Reminds me of the 3 inch Indian Head Cent and Buffalo I had back in the 70s.

 

[fyrffytr1]

The FG is on a real 1997 penny and it stands for Frank Gasparro an assistant engraver(and future head engraver) at the US mint. The only other thing I can add is those are some of the clearest pictures I have seen on this site. If all the items needing IDs were as sharp as your pictures it would make things a good bit easier. Especially on us old timers with used up eyes!

 

[Anduril]

Super-Size penny?

I don't think that's the way inflation works!

 

[Simon1]

IMHO it was worth the .99 as a neat novelty. Indeed, you have nice, clear, and clean pics.

 

[huntsman53]

Due to the high mirrored fields, I would say that it was made by the Franklin Mint.

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Thanks for the replies everyone , it sure looks good even has a reeded edge , but reads quarter on the GTI . All else aside you should have seen my granddaughters face, priceless !

 

[A2coins]

i wouldnt have passed it up either remind her when shes older and has lots of bills how happy she was with this little shiny penny great gift