Hobo nickels are artistically engraved coins of various denominations. Here's a stunning 1921 Morgan dollar by Roman Booteen, that sold yesterday on eBay for $10,101.
More of his work:
More:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXc13jdj...y=romanbooteen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_nickel
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one of the most beautiful and creative form of artistic talent I have EVER seen in my life. I wish I could afford to purchase one
AL.
I thought it was fake at first, and wasn't going to post it.
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This no doubt takes years of practice, perhaps starting off with something like this:
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Winged bug hobo nickel:
Last edited by Jon; Sep 19, 2020 at 12:49 PM.
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Never had the middle of an Oreo cookie last long enough to carve anything but teeth marks in it
Never try to tell me it can't be done
When I have to paint I use KBS products
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Fun!
The world needs more fun- specially right now
Thanks,
Dave
PJs (Aug 12, 2018)
You are so right Dave, we do!Originally Posted by WinDancerKnives
Fun!
The world needs more fun- specially right now
Thanks,
Dave
First I saw this post Jon, and these are stunning examples of creative craftsmanship and engineering. I had seen a couple on YT a year or so back and was blown away. Also a bunch out there on rolling coins into rings...another creative endeavor.
PJ
‘‘Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.’’
Mark Twain
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