5 ounce silver hobo nickel "The Fisherman"

Got this in the mail yesterday. Love the design and I love the heft of a five ounce piece of silver. Anybody else have one of these? Would like to one day own a bonafide hobo nickel but haven't even looked at where and how much $$ for one.

 

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These nickles are always so interesting to me

 

Me too.

For starters, check out the Original Hobo Nickel Society website.

And the Hobo Nickel Guidebook looks useful.
(Maybe someone who has a copy will chime in.)

BTW, I think "The Fisherman" is a terrific design -- especially with the antique finish. It looks beautifully produced too.

 

Check this out
https://www.ebay.com/b/Hobo-Nickels/178967/bn_2313747

 

I have some

 

@COCollector and @dwhiz , thanks for the links! Some good info there. Didn't realize there's been some rather racy ones made too......holy moly.