![]() The OHNS Quality Designation scale for hobo nickels (Crude to Superior) is explained, and examples and general values for each are given, along with the factors affecting a hobo nickel's desirability.Īn Artist Gallery chapter covers dozens of old, nicknamed, and modern hobo nickel artists with examples of their work. All these are discussed and illustrated in the book. Other subjects include ethnic figures, hatless men, soldiers, women, famous people, and altered buffaloes (changed into a man or a different animal). The most common type of hobo nickel is the standard design depicting a bearded man wearing a derby. The purpose, methods of creation, and the components of hobo nickels are discussed. Over 700 enlarged photographs of hobo nickels are illustrated in the 126 page spiral-wire-bound book. Both classic old hobo nickels and modern creations are presented, with information on how to tell them apart. Alpert, which presents an up to date guide to hobo nickels and their values. The Original Hobo Nickel Society has just reprinted its Hobo Nickel Guidebook authored by Stephen P. Bob Shamey 2009 ∾skimo FUN2010 Lot78 $341Ĭover of original edition. ![]() Bertram ∻ert Weigand FUN2008 Lot99 $9,020īottom left. Arthur Hutchinson FUN2010 Lot66 $231Ĭenter low. ![]() George Washington ∻o Hughes SilversteinĬenter right. ![]() Reverse of the ∽icer carvingĬenter left. Obverse of the ∽icer carvingīottom left. 2010 reprints of the Hobo Nickel Guidebook are now available! Note: No new material has been added! ![]()
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