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Hobo Coin Medusa Greek God Demon Knight Medieval Game Vintage War Battle Silver Token US Dollar Unique American Unique Carved Coin Rare Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 in) Mass: 26.73 g The hobo nickel is a sculptural art form involving the creative modification of small-denomination coins, essentially resulting in miniature bas reliefs. The US nickel coin was favored because of its size, thickness & relative softness. However, the term hobo nickel is generic, as carvings have been made from many different denominations. Due to its low cost & portability, this medium was particularly popular among hobos, hence the name. The altering of coins dates to the 18th century or earlier. Beginning in the 1850s, the most common form of coin alteration was the "potty coin", engraved on United States Seated Liberty coinage (half dime through trade dollar) & modifying Liberty into a figure sitting on a chamber pot. This time period was also the heyday of the love token, which was made by machine-smoothing a coin (usually silver) on one or both sides, then engraving it with initials, monograms, names, scenes, each., often with an ornate border. Hundreds of thousands of coins were altered in this manner. They were often mounted on pins or incorporated into bracelets & necklaces. The love token fad faded out in the early 20th century; love tokens engraved on buffalo nickels are rare. Please be aware that Processing & delivery can take up to 2 to 6 weeks for delivery. If you have any question please send me a message as i respond very quickly & remember to favorite my store as i am always adding new & unique items :) Hobo Coin Medusa Greek God Demon Knight Medieval Game Vintage War Battle Silver Token Us Dollar Unique American Carved Rare
