A Pirate's Sail (1929 Standing Liberty Quarter, 90% silver) Hobo Nickel

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The HOBO Nickel is a sculptural art form involving creative modifications of five cent coins. 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 Hobo's; hence the first part of the name. This authentic hand carved Hobo Nickel is an authentic hand carved Hobo Nickel of the Pirates we've heard stories about, dreamed about, and wanted to be as children. This Pirate has great detail, intricate carving, and was looked over again and again to ensure the coin was ready to be out on auction. The Pirate is not a simple Hobo Nickel for relatively new collectors, it's a coin for the serious collector. � This authentic hand carved Hobo Nickel by Dwaine Blas Reyes is completed on a 1929 Standing Liberty Quarter. Like everything carved by Dwaine Blas Reyes this is genuine, a one of a kind created especially for you. So if you're a Hobo Nickel collector or if you've recently become a fan of Dwaine Blas Reyes aka Hookie Blayze and collect his authentic carvings; we hope you enjoy adding this coin to your collection. --- ! --- ! --- ! --- All artwork is original. My Daddy, Oioi is the nickname given him by his grandma, or some know him as Hookie Blayze, has been doing artwork since the mid 80's. Art has always read more