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New Member
United States
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Hi everyone! I got this in change the other day and have never seen one before. I wanted to know if it was real?   |
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New Member
Canada
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I don't know much about American coins but it looks like a hobo nickel, right? Curious.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4963 Posts |
Looks like one of the modern "hobo" nickels a number of people make these days. So yes, it's a real 1936-S buff, though it ought to be worth more now. I've never heard of them circulating.
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks EBrown! But what's a hobo nickel? I've heard of a wooden nickel but not a hobo nickel.
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New Member
United States
4 Posts |
Thank you Numisma! So it is real? And because it's a hobo nickel makes its value go up?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1378 Posts |
I wouldn't get your hopes too high. 1936 is a common year for the fake Chinese replica coin modern hobo nickel casts. Here's a 1936-s going for $3.99 on ebay.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/HOBO-Nicke...d:1....still cool to find it in circulation....But do some research on the coin. The wear on the back doesn't feel right to me. I'd go with Chinese fake, but I may be wrong. Do some research or wait for others to chime in....and btw Welcome to CCF. Edited by DoctorBurnzy
06/20/2019 09:42 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Your very lucky to have found that in change. These bobo Nickels are sort after by some collectors . BTW ,  To CCF , enjoy your stay . |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'd say this is 100% counterfeit and agree with Doc that the reverse isn't quite right.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
8938 Posts |
A fake common coin, what is this world coming too?....
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Moderator
 United States
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to the Community! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote:Your very lucky to have found that in change. These bobo Nickels are sort after by some collectors . BTW, To CCF , enjoy your stay.  with this guy!!   Edited by USSID18
06/20/2019 09:52 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Chinese fake hobo nickel. Not a real "hobo", not a real nickel.
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New Member
United States
4 Posts |
A fake? I knew it was too good to be true! Thank you you all for your help and warm welcome! As soon as I find another interesting coin I'll post it! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4401 Posts |
Definitely a fake, E PLURIBUS UNUM on the reverse is completely missing.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ahhhh missed that. You are completely right....well that means selling for $3.99 on ebay for similar, but who's buying? It's worth whatever one pays under that probably , but most indeed a fake. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Found it, 1.16 apiece
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