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Hobo Nickel Experts - What am I missing?
Davidk7
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I was watching this because I thought it was cool, but now it's at like $1,475 lol so I am wondering what kind of information I am lacking. Thanks in advance!
Collector of Capped Bust Halves, SLQ's, Commems, and random cool stuff! @davidv_numismatics on Instagram
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Here's a link for those interested. https://www.ebay.com/itm/276339486942?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=QNd08C46Rba&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ws-7tvnjshe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Young Numismatist
Hobo nickels have quite the following. When one has the artistry that captures the imagination and with date matching the subject then it only takes two with the desire and the funds.
Jim
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Gotta love that AI description!
Usually, a hobo nickel that gets that expensive was carved by one of the "pioneers," BERT or BO.
I'm not so familiar with this niche, but it doesnt appear that this one was done by a "somebody." Always a risk with these things that they are modern, so I stay away
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
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Looks like the Kaiser
Without attributing it to one of the known pioneer artists, I just don't know. I don't like the soldered bail. But that's just me. Peace Roy
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WWI Prussian figure, so unusual content, but I don't see any definitive proof of age.
Well, I've never seen a Kaiser Bill nickel, my gut feeling is that it is contemporary, and you have at least two people that really want it. It is worth what it sells for, for now.
Looks like 3 bidders have carried this auction the whole way. Hope they know something we do not. I've never seen a real kaiser nickel, but here is an article in its regards. This might be a CNC nickel.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Pretty nice! But $1475 nice? Who knows............
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
This coin sold for $1,625.
Collector of Capped Bust Halves, SLQ's, Commems, and random cool stuff! @davidv_numismatics on Instagram
Wow!
Very excellent carving.. just hard to go in that deep without being certain it's legit, right?
Wonder if an artist ever inadvertently carved up a 3 legged or overdate by mistake.
How about an 1918/7-D overdate?
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
@MFeld That just made me cringe
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
I'm sorry - please don't flag my post.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
What did it sell for?
$14,400 in 2021.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I distinctly remember seeing that coin on the cover of either Coin World or Numismatic News with the headline, "Oh no, Bo!"
Sean Reynolds
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Wow that is COOL!
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
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Regarding 1918/7-D hobo, I am pretty sure It was Coin World, Sean. That coin sold in November of 1963 for $2 to the Boystown museum curator at Omaha coin show. I tried to buy it from him then and he told me that I could buy it from his wife when he died. I ended up buying for $400 from the dealer who bought it from his wife for an unknown amount. I kept it in my type set for a few decades and sold it for a profit. I bid a few times on it in 2021 but felt it was plenty high when I quit bidding. I believe there are still only 2 known.