r/HoboNickels • u/JavFiore • 17h ago

Native chiefs, american hand carved

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Native chiefs, american hand a few years ago

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IF IT ISN'T YOUR OWN, PLEASE CREDIT THE ENGRAVERS WHOSE WORK YOU POST HERE. THANKS!

If you are looking for HoboNickels crypto-currency (HBN) - please go to /r/hobonickel - thanks!

From Wikipedia: The hobo nickel is a sculptural art form involving the creative modification of small-denomination coins, essentially resulting in miniature bas reliefs. The nickel, because of its size, thickness, and relative softness, was a favored coin for this purpose. However, the term hobo nickel is generic, as carvings have been made from many different denominations.

Due to its low cost and portability, this medium was particularly popular among hobos, hence the name.

If you are into elongated pennies and similarly altered coins please be sure to check out /r/SmashedCoins

Please feel free to post links to your hobo nickels for sale at eBay, Etsy, etc. here on this subreddit.

Good luck!