A hobo nickel is an art form involving the creative modification of a coin.
The term hobo nickel is generic. Carvings can be made from any coin denomination.
This form of art was particularly popular among hobos because of it's low cost and portability,
and the U.S. nickel was favored because of it's thickness and relative softness.
This is why this form of art came to be called... Hobo Nickels.
The artistic altering of coins dates back to the 18th century or perhaps even earlier.
Please note! These coins are copies. They are not original U.S. minted coins.
Please note! No two coins will look exactly alike.
Just like with all coins, the patina will vary from coin to coin.
Some are darker, some are lighter, some look older, some look newer.
Enjoy and appreciate their unique individuality!
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Dollars ↓
1964 Hobo Kennedy Half Dollar
About 1 7⁄32 inches wide & about 3⁄32 inch thick.
Virtually the same size as the original coin.
Weights about 12 ½ grams.
Non-magnetic.
Each coin comes with a free
highly durable and scratch resistant coin capsule!
About 24.28mm wide and about 1.76mm thick.
(Virtually the same size as a U.S. quarter you might have in your pocket)
Weights about 4.8 grams.
Non-magnetic.
Each coin comes with a free
highly durable and scratch resistant coin capsule!
Buffalo skeleton on one side, Indian skull with a knife in his mouth on the other side. About 21.3mm wide and about 2.15mm thick.
(Just slightly thicker than a regular U.S. Nickel)
Weights about 5.6 grams.
Non-magnetic.
Each coin comes with a free
highly durable and scratch resistant coin capsule!