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The following hobo nickels may be available for sale.
Prices available upon request. See For Sale page or contact Amy.

 

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Buffalo Hobo Nickel Indian Hobo Nickel

#25 Freaky Friday

This is a double sided carving on a 1937 Buffalo Nickel.  Obverse features a Buffalo portrait. Reverse features a standing Indian. I thought it would be funny to have them trade places, hence the title Freaky Friday.  SOLD

A Red Fox Hobo Nickel  

#26 Red Fox

This carving is done on a 1936 full horn Buffalo nickel.  Subject of carving is a Red Fox resting in a curled position. Fox is surrounded by a decorative leaf border and milligrained edge.  SOLD

Civil War Soldier Hobo Nickel  

#27 Civil War Soldier

This carving is done on a 1937 full horn Buffalo Nickel.  Subject is a war wearied union soldier wearing wool coat and cap.  SOLD

Clown Hobo Nickel  

#28 Clown

This carving is done on a 1936 full horn Buffalo Nickel.  Clown featured with full make-up bulbous nose and great expression.  SOLD

Union Soldier Hobo Nickel  

#29 Union Soldier - COMMISSIONED

This carving is done on a 1937 full horn Buffalo Nickel.  Soldier features nice mustache, awesome dimple and insignia inlaid with 24 karat gold.  SOLD

Johnny Reb Hobo Nickel  

#30 Johnny Reb

This carving is done on a 1937 full horn Buffalo Nickel.  Portrait is of a Confederate Soldier with a slim face, beard, and army issued kepi style cap. Partial border engraved with stars and J.Reb.  SOLD

Hobo Joe Hobo Nickel  

#31 Hobo Joe

This carving is done on a full horn 1937 Buffalo Nickel.  Subject of carving is titled Hobo Joe. Carving is 3/4 profile with beard, mustache and cap.  SOLD

Joe On The Go Hobo Nickel  

#32 Joe on the Go

This is a reverse carving on a 1937 Buffalo Nickel. Joe is an animated, SLOW walking Hobo. He is carved with beard and mustache.  He is wearing a hat and carrying a bindle stick. SOLD

Marco On The Move Hobo Nickel  

#33 Marco on the Move

This is a reverse carving on a 1937 Buffalo Nickel. Marco is a brisk walking, animated Hobo. He has full beard and mustache. He is wearing a hat, patched clothing and carrying bindle stick.  SOLD

Grinning O'Grady Hobo Nickel  

#34 Grinning O'Grady

This carving is done on a 1937 full horn Buffalo Nickel.  Subject is an Irish clown with bulbous nose and big grin. He is smoking a pipe and wearing a hat with a 24 karat gold clover.  SOLD