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http://www.hobonickels.org/jana.htm
I have always thought hobo nickels were interesting, although I do not have one yet. I wondered how they were made. I came across this 'how-to' from someone who makes them (John L. Schipp). These are really nice.
http://www.hobonickels.org/jana.htm
What the ___ are hobo nickels?
Quaeris pacem para bellum.
Fantastic!
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hobo+nickelOriginally Posted by CCMint
Jim
Never gets old!!
"Pay no attention to what the critics say; there has never been a statue erected to a critic" -Jean Sibilius
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lolololol:d:d:d:d
Quaeris pacem para bellum.
There is some true artistry with Hobo Nickles. I have seen some that were fantastic like the ones in the photo.
Well, there's always a bunch of 'em on eBay. The quality pieces can get a little pricey.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Coins-US-/25...=p3286.c0.m282
I've seen some great ones, I don't know how they did it back in the day
This is my one and only hobo nickel
Very cool.
very late reply. but I think hobo nickels are kool & different . has any members here attempted making any ?
I've tried with just an engraver
Last edited by x115; 01-26-2012 at 05:21 PM.
Very neat. Never saw these before.
Hobo Nickels are nickels that hobos would carve for fun and profit with their time. They used buffalo nickels becuase the metal was soft and easy to carve. Eventually, they started to get reconition and some of the older ones fetch very high prices and there are lots of people who just collect hobo nickels.
Those look pretty fun. Not sure if I want to destroy a Buffalo Nickel I would try it with a Jefferson.
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