April 26, 2024
1937D Buffalo Indian Head Hobo Nickel Art MiniMan Reverse Carving byTony Lewis
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Up for auction is a 1937 D mini-man reverse carved hobo nickel "Humble Harry"carved by myself Tony Lewis OHNS RM#1201! Carving is signed TL on the obverse and will be shipped in a 2x2 plastic coin holder and a padded envelope to ensure that you receive in it's original condition!Tracking is always included except for International! Thank you for your interest in my art!What is a hobo nickel?!! The hobo nickel is a sculptural art form involving the creative modification of small-denomination coins, essentially resulting in miniature bas reliefs. The US nickel coin was favored because of its size, thickness and relative softness. 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.A major event occurred in the early 1980s, demarcating the transition from "old" to "modern" hobo nickels. This was the publication of a series of articles by numismatist Del Romines on the subject of hobo nickels. He soon published the first book on the subject, Hobo Nickels (ASIN B0006R7SFW), in 1982. Both centered on Bo and his carvings. This resulted in some new artists entering the field! For more information you can visit the official OHNS website Again...thank you for your interest in my art and I
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