Art1.2 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have a few of these in my collection so I thought I'd share them in a new thread. Why not post some pics if you have similar coins. Hobo Nickel - Indian Chief by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have looked at a few and thought of getting a few, but nice as they look I just can't commit myself. But they are interesting and beautiful coins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambooski Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I saw those at my visit to the Philly mint, they are really quite amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I actually have wanted to add a few of these to my collection. I would love to learn more about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 There's a rich history to the Hobo Nickel. When I have a few minutes I'll dig some of it out and post it here. The nickels in my collection are all rather new creations vs. depression era coins that helped create the name "Hobo Nickel" , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Another from my collection. Both were created by Mike Pezak. He's fairly well known in Hobo Nickel and Recarved Coin circles. DSCN1261 by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Do you have any reservations about buying modern ones vs classics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 I'd like to know the answer to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 I do not. I'm not a big Hobo Nickel collector. I have a few of varying qualities. The two here are first rate and have been done by someone who is quite accomplished at this type of carving. I also have some that are fairly crude, also modern. I had one original 1930 time-frame but it was "lost" a number of years ago. There are people who collect only the modern, some only the old/originals, some by subject matter. I had met a lady a number of years ago who had a huge collection - she had almost all of the modern artists represented and most of the original groups as well. A very neat collection and very very pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 When you get a chance, could you post one of the more modern crude oones so I can see what it looks like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 When you get a chance, could you post one of the more modern crude oones so I can see what it looks like? I'll see if I have a pic of one. I'm thinking I may have to dig them out and photograph them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 ok, thanks Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I had a copy of a terrific Hobo Nickels article from the Numismatist but I am unable to find it right now. So here are a few sources of info Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_nickel Hobo Nickel Society http://www.hobonickels.org/ PCGS Article http://www.pcgs.com/News/Collecting-Hobo-Nickels That should keep everyone happy for a bit. There's a bunch of other sites and images so have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsraghead Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 The coins on that first link are amazing!!!! Thanx Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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