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Valued Member
Canada
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Hi Everyone! Is this is a 13ST2 Nickel? It can't be a 1923-S because the mm is different, and the shaft of the 7 isn't bent to the bar like this? Any info is greatly appreciated!   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You might be right, but what does it matter?  |
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Valued Member
 Canada
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I always look at the sunny-side of things. It might not matter to You, specifically, but I'll take any gainful knowledge wherever I may find it
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice hobo!
I think it's a later vintage than 1913! 1936 would be my guess!
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Valued Member
United States
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Actually, it does matter. Some collectors assemble date and mintmark sets of original hobos.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Wow, didn't know that! Tell me, what is considered an original hobo, and how do you distinguish it from something made later?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do believe it is a 1916 d but not too sure, definately not a 13 d.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
The S mintmark style changed after 1917, to the larger S you see on your coin. I would also venture a guess at a 36s
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Valued Member
Canada
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I'm not so sure about it being a 1936-S; from 1935-7 the 5c "S" mintmark has a hole in the bottom well
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Pillar of the Community
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What do you mean by "the shaft of the 7" ?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Will someone please explain what an original hobo nickel is? |
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Valued Member
Canada
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The number "7" is composed of a Bar at the top, and a Shaft: a long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or a similar implement.
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Pillar of the Community
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The number "7" is composed of a Bar at the top, and a Shaft: a long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or a similar implement. Forgive me but there is one of these on your coin? |
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Thanks for the link MOS0239 - I too was unaware of a "Hobo Nickel"
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Posted 12/07/2020 10:14 pm
