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United States
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While going through a box of grandpas coins, I found 9 nickles that have been altered. The face of the indian has been carved into different characters and the reverse buffalo is left alone. What are they? Very very cool I think  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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These are called "hobo nickels".
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Valued Member
 United States
320 Posts |
Just googled hobo nickel. Theres tons of different ones. Its almost art and very cool. Thanks for the name
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Korea, Republic Of
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These are called "Hobo nickels," and although many modern carved ones exist, yours look contemporary. I just love the sort of "crude" look of these contemporary Hobo nickels.  Can anyone recognize/identify the carver based on the work.....? Edited by Matteproof
08/15/2014 10:00 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've never seen one engraved into a 1914 like the one shown. I'd hate to think there might be a "D" on the reverse!
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United States
898 Posts |
I saw a few of these at a coin show I was at recently, pretty cool, but not for $80. I think he was pricing it that way so he could keep it unless someone wanted to pay THAT much
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Duncanbishop24, some people pay serious amounts of money for some of these. Just look at finished ebay listings for "Hobo Nickel". |
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Korea, Republic Of
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 Some of these go for big bucks for just a "damaged" nickel. |
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United States
7375 Posts |
Definitely art! Very cool!
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 United States
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Nice finds. Quote:
I've never seen one engraved into a 1914 like the one shown. I'd hate to think there might be a "D" on the reverse!  |
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There are some very talented Hobo Nickel artists and there works go for some decent $$. I have watched some carvers make these; some very talented people. Cool piece of art.
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Posted 08/15/2014 09:58 am
