I just came across this and thought I'd share it- pretty talented guy http://www.doodlersanonymous.com/entry.php?entryID=1719 http://www.hobocollector.com/johnschipp.html
That's really interesting Danr, thanks for posting it. That guy has some serious talent...and patience. Bruce
Commonly called "Hobo Nickels". Some are very well done. There is a big collector interest in some of the older/better ones.
Interesting he has good vision and art talent, I would rather have one that was done by hand and not machine myself
We have a member who is one of the top Hobo coin artists. See: http://www.cointalk.com/member.php?u=2560
I had a love token made for my wife for our wedding anniversary this past June. The artist's name is Andy Gonzales. He is great to do business with, has exceptional skills, and great prices. He actually has a picture of the token I commissioned him to make in the bottom right hand corner of the gallery on Love Tokens. Link here: http://www.androscreations.com/gallery.html