Hobo Nickels
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The hobo nickel is a sculptural art form involving the creative modification of small-denomination coins, essentially resulting in miniature bas reliefs.
Hobo Nickels
Carved nickels appeared about the same time as the Indian (Buffalo) nickel was issued in 1913.
Hobo Nickel Carving in Ancient Theme 'Centurion' by Bill (Billzach) Jameson ...
The hobo nickel is a sculptural art form involving the creative modification of small-denomination coins, essentially resulting in miniature bas reliefs.
Hobo nickel - An Indian Head (Buffalo) nickel which has been engraved with the portrait of a hobo or other character, often by a hobo.
hobo nickel: An Indian Head 5-cent coin with Indian bust engraved to resemble "hobo" or other individual. Engraving may also alter the bison on the reverse.
Hobo Nickel - A coin (usually a U.S. Buffalo nickel) physically altered to produce a substantially different image.
Holed - Having a hole drilled through it, usually as a result of being used for jewelry.
hobo nickel
A coin (usually a U.S. Buffalo nickel) reengraved to produce a different image.
holed
Having a hole drilled through it, usually for jewelry use.
Hobo nickel: a Buffalo Nickel with the Indian's head re-engraved into amusing images.
holed: a coin that has a hole drilled through it, usually so that it can be worn as jewelry.
Hobo Nickel (1930,s buffalo nickels, carved on obv to various portraits). Many modern reproductions exist. Do not pay over $10.00 unless certified by a reputable specialist in this series! ...
Hobo Nickel
A Buffalo nickel (though sometimes other coins are used) physically modified into a radically different design.
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However, it can involve changing the appearance (after a coin was minted) such as when hobo nickels were made. If the intent of altering can be viewed as an attempt to deceive or fraud, prosecution can result. Also, see altered date.
gold coin with a face value of $5 first minted in 1795 and last minted in 1929 hobo nickel A coin (usually a U.S. Buffalo nickel) carved or otherwise modified into a substantially different design holed Having a hole drilled or punched ...
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The most common feedback I receive with respect to the shape of the hat is the coin is probably modified from a regular issue, must like "Hobo Nickels" from the Buffalo Five Cent series of 1916-1938 of the United States.
 See also: Nickel, Coin, Dollar, Numismatic, Mint
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