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The E-Sylum: Volume 17, Number 41, October 5, 2014, Article 8

SOME MODERN HOBO NICKELS (AND DOLLARS)

Last Sunday night, Larry Dzuibek pointed me to some interesting Hobo Nickels that had sold on eBay. Thanks! -Editor

Larry writes:

These are getting attention & prices, but is it a “love token” or a true Hobo nickel? Work of Art!

His Only Friend

Hobo Nickel His Only Friend obverse Hobo Nickel His Only Friend reverse

To read the complete eBay description, see:
'His Only Friend'Hobo Nickel Carving by Shaun Hughes (www.ebay.com/itm/039-His-Only-Friend-039-Hobo-Nickel-Carving-by-Shaun-Hughes-/121441362353)

Just A Shell Of A Hobo

Hobo Nickel Just a Shell reverse Hobo Nickel Just a Shell obverse

To read the complete eBay description, see:
Hobo Nickel "Just A Shell Of A Hobo" Turtle Reverse by Howard Thomas (www.ebay.com/itm/Hobo-Nickel-Just-A-Shell-Of-A-Hobo-Turtle-Reverse-by-Howard-Thomas-/201177162299)

Low Hanging Moon

Hobo Nickel Low Hanging Moon obverse Hobo Nickel Low Hanging Moon reverse

Larry writes:

Where is the basic Indian? Notice the “trademark”?

To read the complete eBay description, see:
Hobo Nickel "Low Hanging Moon" Cat Kitten by Howard Thomas (www.ebay.com/itm/Hobo-Nickel-Low-Hanging-Moon-Cat-Kitten-by-Howard-Thomas-/201176444928)

Skull & Buffalo Skeleton

Hobo Nickel skull obverse Hobo Nickel skeleton reverse

This auction is still open, with a high $495 Buy it Now price. Perfect for Halloween, though. -Editor

To read the complete eBay description, see:
2-Sided HOBO NICKEL Western Indian HUMAN SKULL & BUFFALO SKELETON John Hughey JH (www.ebay.com/itm/-/261616672056)

Old Time Numismatist

Hobo Nickel-Dollar Old-Time Numismatist

To read the complete eBay description, see:
1887 Morgan Hobo Nickel Dollar Carving "Old Time Numismatist" 24k Gold Inlay! (www.ebay.com/itm/1887-Morgan-Hobo-Nickel-Dollar-Carving-Old-Time-Numismatist-24k-Gold-Inlay-/111373360781)

That last one is not for sale. The first three have brought in the $300-$500 range on heavy bidding. It's been interesting to see this genre of homespun art turn into something more mainstream. Some of these artists are doing wonderful work. -Editor


Wayne Homren, Editor

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