Morgan "Hobo Dollars" from China

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Tracy62, Aug 8, 2019.

  1. Tracy62

    Tracy62 Well-Known Member

    I searched the forum for an answer, but couldn't find one, so hoping this is the correct place to post this question.

    I received a couple of 1921 Morgan Hobo Dollars. I know they're fake, but they really did a good job of making them look real. They're non-magnetic, have a nice ring to them when tapped together, and obverse & reverse are offset 180 degrees, just like a normal dollar.

    Does anyone know what these are made from? I know they aren't silver, but they are also non-magnetic, so am very curious what they make these out of. Does any one know?

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  3. myownprivy

    myownprivy Well-Known Member

    Brass that is sterling plated, according to similar items for sale.
     
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  4. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Why is the obverse obscured with tape?
     
  5. myownprivy

    myownprivy Well-Known Member

    Those would be called mammary glands, or ta-tas. Mammals have them to produce nourishment for their young. Adult males also enjoy them.
     
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  6. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    A bannable offense not covering them on a coin here at CT?

    Inquiring minds want to know.
     
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  7. Tracy62

    Tracy62 Well-Known Member

    The ladies depicted on the coins are topless and this is a family-friendly forum. My understanding is that if it can't be shown or heard on a 1950's tv show, it has no place here, so that photo has been self-censored.
     
  8. Tracy62

    Tracy62 Well-Known Member

    Thank you for the quick reply. I appreciate it!
     
  9. myownprivy

    myownprivy Well-Known Member

    So does that mean the forum doesn't allow minorities or lgbts?
     
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  10. Tracy62

    Tracy62 Well-Known Member

    Ha! That's a good question...
     
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  11. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    I've posted this one before with no editing. I guess it's okay because it was produced decades before 50's TV.

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  12. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

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  13. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    I'm guilty. I have 2.
    The first one just came in today, the 2nd I've had for awhile Fake 4-horz.jpg Fake 2-horz.jpg
     
  14. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It would be considered obscene and it's against the rules.
    Yes, it could get you banned.

    I'm waiting for a "Potty" Dollar to arrive, probably next week. I can't post it as it's not the usual potty dollar.
     
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  15. Dalladalla80

    Dalladalla80 Member

    I appreciate you being self aware, those are some nice fantasy "hobo's" regardless.
     
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  16. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Incongruities abound.
     
  17. Mkman123

    Mkman123 Well-Known Member

    please people, don't support the chinese counterfeiters!!
     
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  18. myownprivy

    myownprivy Well-Known Member

    These aren't counterfeits. A counterfeit is something made to replicate a specific item of value. These are art pieces based on a general theme.
     
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  19. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    These Potty Dollars are genuine Trade Dollars. They are the first what had become know as Hobo Nickels, in this case Hobo Dollars.
     
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  20. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    I got you guys beat. Mine is a CC!! :hilarious:

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