Hobo nickel thoughts?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Mark1971, Jul 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM.

  1. Mark1971

    Mark1971 Well-Known Member

    I picked this up because it was cheap and neat. Weighs 5.5g, strangely. The buffalo reverse appears to have added/enhanced details and wierdly containing an added 1812 date where FIVE CENTS was. And the obverse converted to a medal alignment with what looks was a work-in-progress Korean War remembrance of some type. Buffalo side and the smooth rim have that brassy look. I couldn’t make out any remnants of the original obverse. Please share any thoughts about this you may have.

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    Mark1971, Jul 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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  3. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Mr. Numismatist, Jul 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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    Mark1971, Jul 15, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Don't know about that but it's damaged Post mint. It is unusual though. ;)
     
    SensibleSal66, Jul 15, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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  6. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    The obverse looks damaged, not sure why someone would do that. From what I can find these are made of nickel plated brass, hence the color.
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Jul 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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