Hand Carved Indian Head Hobo Buffalo Nickel
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The hobo nickel is a sculptural art form involving the creative modification of small-denomination coins. Due to its low cost and portability, this coin was particularly popular among hobos, hence the name.This US nickel coin was favored because of its size, thickness and relative softness. The area behind the head is usually rough from dressing with a power tool. Many talented coin engravers started creating hobo nickels in 1913, when the Buffalo nickel entered circulation. By the end of the 1970s, most Buffalo nickels had disappeared from circulation, and the majority of engravings were performed on worn coins.Wikipedia contributors. (2021, February 22). Hobo nickel. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_nickelWinner shall receive the exact coin shown here.
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Hand Carved Indian Head Hobo Buffalo Nickel
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