Why Did A HOBO NICKEL Sell For $13,200?! See Several Examples Of Valuable Hobo Nickels

Why Did A HOBO NICKEL Sell For $13,200?! See Several Examples Of Valuable Hobo Nickels.
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[@cajuncoinhunter]

I remember the Hobo Nickels in the earl 70's, I had one , my cousin had one..... All hand carved back then, no minting of them like nowaday's......

[@churchillcoins8519]

Daniel, thank you for the informative video. I collect them because they are coin based, historical and folk art. The original Hobo nickels were created in the early 1900’s. The history goes that Hobo’s would carve nickels with a nail. They would use them as entertainment, sell or trade them for food, items and a place to stay. The way you recognize the artist (mostly of the older ones) is by initials and or style of carvings. The highest price paid for a Bo nickel was $24K (box car hobos). Daniel, you’re 100% correct many of them are faked, stamped and not carved. A great resource is the Hobo Nickel Society.

[@CoinHELPu]

Thanks for your comment

[@ShirlBussman]

I would love to own one of these. They always remind me of the stories that my mother used to tell me about hobos and how they marked the trees for the good places that they could get food. They truly are art pieces. I would love a very old one. Not going to happen but then I never know. Have a great holiday weekend. ; D

[@CoinHELPu]

You too and thanks

[@ShirlBussman]

@@CoinHELPu You too and you're welcome. ; D

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Wow really amazing video about Coins!!!

[@platinumskies7968]

That J H ranger is an amazing artist I’m not surprised that his art can sell for over a thousand he’s very talented

[@leviorourke7498]

I almost picked up a silver hobo quarter a few weeks ago. Butni didnt because I saw it as a damaged coin. I never looked at it as folk art. Very cool. An now I'm going to purchase a few for display. Thanks daniel for feeding my habit with new ideas an facts.

[@NGCoinslove]

Splendid My Daniel,Verry Perfect Video of the world from Your Friend in YTube of Morocco

[@jumemowery9434]

Thanks for another good video. How can you figure out who carved the nickel? Did the old timers initial their work?

[@churchillcoins8519]

Yes, or a logo and also the style of the carvings.

[@CoinHELPu]

Initials or style

[@jumemowery9434]

@@CoinHELPu thanks. I've got a couple of dozen. Con you recommend any references?

[@CoinHELPu]

@@jumemowery9434 Hobo Nickel Society

[@Wylie5.0]

WOW I have seen Hobo coins for years but I have to say that I never thought that they were worth anything but the Person who carved them. Thanks for sharing as always Daniel.

[@margaretstoner4701]

EXCELLENT comment. They #1 should have a guild license and #2. Beautiful ART work if INDEED GILDED. SERIOUSLY..I HAVE A SISTER WHO NEVER GOT ALONG WITH ME HOWEVER SHE WAS GIFTED BY GOD WITH HER ARTWORK.

[@james4582]

Good morning Daniel from the shaky side Good video I have seen some of the hobos at coin shows my old collecting buddy (RIP) had a couple in his collection there was a fellow that printed his own currency his name evades me at the moment very artful tho it caused him considerable legal problems he actually had it accepted many times for currency I have always looked for examples for my collection but to no avail perhaps sometime you could do a video on that as well also the infamous “Henning nickels” Thanks

[@georgematthews2877]

Though I don't collect them, It adds to the value of "hobo" coins if one is old enough to have seen some original hobos!!😊

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

4:35 It was his rendition of War of the Worlds!

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

Now ya got me looking at these things on EBAY 😂 what did ya gave to do that for.....great video Daniel...very cool stuff

[@fudd3087]

Thank you, I've seen these and never paid much attention to them. I play poker and purchased a cheap one of a skeletal Morgan dollar obverse and reverse, its kinda cool but has no real value I'm sure. Its used to cover your poker hand. Great video!

[@scottholliday9308]

I own a few of the nickels, I think there cool. Good video 👍

[@georgematthews2877]

They also cross over into my other hobby, model railroading and railroad history!! Coins are small history books!!😊

[@DebbieRC2024]

I really like the Hobo Nickels, they are pretty cool looking. Do you think they could still be found searching nickels from loomis , and brinks, banks , etc. ? Thanks for the Share.

[@CoinHELPu]

I am not sure on that. I don't hear of anyone finding them.

[@TenLives]

Great Video, Learned something today.

[@perfumeria-aled1906]

Very interesting video, thank you.

[@lori3978]

I have to admit some of those coins were really nice. I ❤️ art in all forms. Thanks again for another interesting video.👍👍👍👍

[@kentd2712]

Defacing currency. Is it against the law to make hobo nickels or rings. Or melt gold coins or copper. Or are they not considered currency since there is a tax on it now. Cool looking coins. Thanks Daniel

[@CoinHELPu]

No, not illegal but you can't melt cents.

[@KellyPerry-i6y]

Where would i begin to know what type of hobo nickel i have? It is on a 1920 buffalo nickel. My mother gave me some things not to long ago. Her words were everytyyoi find in this is yours. I went through it all today and this was tucket nice and neatly down a vase that no one would have ever thought to look at.

[@CoinHELPu]

Here's the help community where you can share and ask about your coins. coinauctionshelp.com/welcome-to-coinhelpu-community/

[@jclikespam7791]

Hobo coins are neat. I will have to watch for them. I don't have any.

[@tonizumpano7454]

Beautiful! Loved it!

[@randyherbrechtsmeier4796]

I love Buffalo Nickels. Hobo are Folk Art. Just doesnt trip my Trigger. Each to their own

[@margaretstoner4701]

Your comment is right to the point my friend. And if a Hobo COIN trips anyone's trigger then us ENTHUSIAST s. Are in deep s-it.

[@s.ascott1959]

I love creating art especially using metal. Can I replicate a coin that no longer exists or is that to close to counterfeiting? I copied a portrait of Rembrandt for an art class once. It was a great learning experience. You don’t realize how many different shades of colors are in a painting until you try to recreate it.

[@Dinglefart22]

You can copy coins on a small all you want but if you attempt to use it thats counterfeiting but you can also just carve copy into it and you can do whatever you want

[@conradpons9238]

I have 8 different types of these, I thought they were Morgan's, but they were not, I bought for 2.50, each, the seller wanted 7+ shipping and I didn't pay shipping, kind of a gyp, but cool just the same. Art work on them is great. Good idea for a video.

[@charlesmoore5954]

I would like to practice on a fake Morgan dollar. I doubt I'd be very good at it though. Some of those are really neat.

[@CoinHELPu]

Good idea

[@jrduke45]

What the heck? Sold for 2400 plus 10,000 shipping? I don't get it? I've got 2 garenteed authentic Hobo nickles you can get for 1,000 and 5 dollars shipping.

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Do you take foodstamps?

[@jrduke45]

@@constipatedinsincity4424 sorry PayPal, cash, or Money order only.

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

@@jrduke45 Rats

[@jrduke45]

😂

[@ectogeoszethip136]

WOW! WHO WOULD OF THUK A DAMAGED COIN COULD DEMAND SUCH A PREAMUM...THANKS DANIEL.

[@danieldevite668]

I'd like to own one. I'm trying to do one

[@masterofcents.8175]

They all look great. But what is stopping a person with some skill from making a 3 1/2 leg ? I know there is die markers for most 3 leg but it seems most would be fooled..

[@CoinHELPu]

Hard to take one of those, metal flow from die face and wear would not be possible.

[@cajuncoinhunter]

If it was sent to a grading company it would be spotted right away..... If it was sold person to person and the buyer would be me, then I could tell if it was real are not by looking up PUP's...... I am not easily fooled by scam artist's.....

[@CoinHELPu]

@@cajuncoinhunter neither am I. I've done my homework and paid my dues over the years.

[@petersurdo4984]

The art world and coin world collide. Ouch! Talk about a nebulous market.

[@DavidCoalburn]

I'm sure Gordon loved hearing his work referred to as crude.

[@CoinHELPu]

Crude as in natural and in a raw state. Crude isn’t an insult in artist terms. I love music that crude, like the demos or garage bands. Also art that is not so refined that it is boring.

[@margaretstoner4701]

BOYFRIEND....loved the intricate jewelry pieces MAYBE WE ARE IN THE WRONG ... IDK❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🐆🐆🐈🐈🐥

[@wandlbaker]

Just as George Carlin said, "Nail two things together that have never been nailed together before and some SCHMUCK will buy it." LOL

[@ShirlBussman]

George Carlin was a funny man with truth to it all. ; D

[@wandlbaker]

@@ShirlBussman Yes, I agree he was funny up until the end. Then he became vicious and political.

[@ShirlBussman]

@@wandlbaker I had forgotten that part of him. Thanks for reminding me. Have a great holiday weekend. You do such great comments. ; D

[@wandlbaker]

@@ShirlBussman Hugz Shirl.

[@ShirlBussman]

@@wandlbaker Thanks and back at you. ; D

[@margaretstoner4701]

BOYFRIEND....is it JUST me or are those love hobo NICKELS ummm The first one you shown they are back to back...2nd one a skull .Kinda like real LIFE...darn it.SERIOUSLY...put A ring on him or her and LIFE is like WHA WHA WHAT HAPPENED?SMILE.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🐆🐆🐈🐈🐃🐥

[@leviorourke7498]

So are these really carved by a random person? I'm guessing tmlots were from the depression from rail riding workers an families like in Hoovervilles

[@CoinHELPu]

Not all of them, but some where.

[@parallaxview47]

Interesting coins. But I’ll stick with the real thing. Good to know and be aware of though. Best to know as much as possible about coin collecting b

[@Car1Sagan]

I dont get it Daniel, so I stay far away from this. To me this is a big opportunity for fraud & deceit, even moreso than with normal numismatics & counterfeits.

[@667hodge]

Defacing great historical American coins

[@CoinHELPu]

Common date nickels?

[@667hodge]

@@CoinHELPu would you take a sharpie,and draw on a "common date" silver certificate?

[@CoinHELPu]

@@667hodge why not? They do that too, the less we have of them left the more they might increase in value. Not worth much anyway unless UNC.

[@667hodge]

@@CoinHELPu less doesn't always equal more

[@CoinHELPu]

@@667hodge My comment was tongue in cheek. I am just not anal about common notes and coins being destroyed, painted or marked and carved on. These items have a demand and people already think they're worth more than they are, so the less there is there's that potential they will eventually be worth more. It's not a rule just my rebuttal when people get bent out of shape over nothing. If it was a carved 1893 S Morgan than I would get it. I see graffiti on many rare type coins. I saw a bunch at the two day show I just set up at.

[@coinpansy337]

Was it your Birthday, if so Happy Birthday!

[@CoinHELPu]

Thanks

[@coinpansy337]

Could u help me. Am I private or public. I won a Buffalo Nickel on one of the shows and I have to be public or I cant ever get it if I win.

[@CoinHELPu]

@@coinpansy337 Don't know what you mean.

[@coinpansy337]

@@CoinHELPu I have a page on utube can you see it when you click my pansy😃😀

[@margaretstoner4701]

BOYFRIEND! Go to Michael's craft store and CHECK out Steam Punk. I was gonna buy a hat...yes I collect them also..one day...and the eve in the hat moved. I will give 100% credit to these ladies and gentlemen. However...we and most at least I hope are INTO COINS! If or SHOULD the market fail US...a hobo PIECE of art will not HELP me or any ENTHUSIAST. BOYFRIEND!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gregmccoy8311]

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[@meocon218]

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