My Hobo Nickel- Is it real?

I won it at a coins show when I was 12...I really don't know if it's real or not...

Thanks alot!

-Paul


P.S. Sorry about the picture quality, that was the best out of like 15 shots =(

 

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When were you 12?

 

I'm guessing a 'modern artist' rather than a 'hobo' would be tempted to sign it.

 

jody, I was 12 about 4 years ago...and thanks for your input guys....also, any idea on a value?

 

I'm giong to agree that it's a modern artist's carving, based on the fact that the cuts look too sharp to be period.

I'd estimate a value of $10-$20.

 

Just checking to see if anything about hobo nickels had popped up and saw this thread ,the ear and hair appears to be carved like a older carving, but as the others have quoted the cuts look sharp like a newer caring, so i too think maybe it,s a modern hobo nickel..

 

Hi Bill,
Do you think you could post a picture of some of your great carvings it is Christmas you know.
Bruce.:smile :smile :smile

 

Thanks for the info Bill, your carvings are awesome....