A piece of history was bought today....

[Bruceswar]

Today I picked up a couple of hobo nickels... Yes I know those hobo defaced some coins.. but most are worn out etc... anyhow I think that is a neat part of the coin history... as odd as it may seem... I usally don't like anything that has been done to ruin a coin.... but I will take exception to some history... The first one is the most commen and most often seen.. sorta the staple... the next one is kinda wierd ... and the 3rd one is very rare since the back of the coin is never really done.. usally the front...

 

Here is the pics...

 

[Count_Erfit]

Just general info but these are still being made today.

 

http://www.thehobonickelguy.net/

 

[Bruceswar]

yes I am aware of that and one of the ones I got was from present day... But still what they represent...