M256
Brass-plated Aluminum, AU
20 mm x 31 mm (3/4” x 1-3/16”), 9.3 grams
HISTORY: Majer (Max) Fleischer (1883‒1972) was an early pioneer of animated film. In addition to creating Betty Boop, Fleischer also brought the animated cartoon characters of Popeye and Superman to life. In 1930, Betty Boop was introduced in the black-and-white theatrical cartoon Dizzy Dishes. Produced by Fleischer Studios and released by Paramount Pictures, Betty Boop was featured in 90 cartoons between 1930 and 1939, becoming one of the best-known and most popular animated characters in the world.
OBVERSE: Image of the iconic cartoon character, Betty Boop, seated on a wall with her classic legs draped over the edge. Below is her name “BETTY BOOP” above the issuing tourist attraction in “MONTEREY CA.”
REVERSE: This side is blank, but with a vague image of an original penny coin still visible.
EDGE: Smashed smooth.
