HOBO HELP!

Hobosapian · July 3, 2017 9:19PM

Hey gang. I am down to 7 dates I need to complete the first ever date and mintmark set of 100% original vintage hobo nickels. I've been working on this set for approaching 10 years and I've hit an impasse on finding them. Here's what I need.

1918-D
1920-S
1924-S
1925-D
1925-S
1926-D
1937-D 3 Legged

ANY help or leads anyone may have would be extraordinarily helpful. I'm looking to buy outright or trade. I have some very good hobo nickels I would trade for the dates I need. Thank you!

Chris

GRANDAM · July 4, 2017 12:53PM

Those Hobo's are COOL!!!

Barndog · July 4, 2017 1:26PM

wow, impressive collection!

divecchia · July 4, 2017 3:28PM

That is one AMAZING collection!!!

Donato

Hobosapian · July 4, 2017 7:12PM

Thanks! If I could only finish it!!!!

mkman123 · July 4, 2017 7:32PM

holy cow, you went nuts! Didn't even think about a date run of hobos!

Hobosapian · July 4, 2017 8:41PM

Went a little overboard. This part of my collection has the worst coins in it since I've had to settle a bit in order to fill dates. The rest of the collection is far better.

I still need those dates!!

basetsb · July 5, 2017 6:41AM

How are you figuring if they are vintage or not? Are you sending them to the Hobo Nickel Society for their opinion?

Hobosapian · July 5, 2017 10:38AM

No need. I'd just be opening the mail on my own stuff. I'm a grader for the OHNS.

Dave99B · July 5, 2017 5:27PM

The 'Cool Factor' is off the chart on your set. Wow; I've never seen this even attempted. Awesome!

Dave

Hobosapian · July 5, 2017 5:40PM

Thanks! I don't recommend trying it. Lol. I'm stuck on 6 or 7 coins that may not even exist.

OnWithTheHunt · July 6, 2017 8:06AM

Really a great collection. As a Buffalo nickel nut, I'm doubly impressed.

Booger9989 · July 6, 2017 10:31AM

wish I could help you but i have to say that set is COOOOOOOOL

basetsb · July 6, 2017 10:55AM

@Hobosapian said:
No need. I'd just be opening the mail on my own stuff. I'm a grader for the OHNS.

Well, there you go. I wasn't aware.

Walkerfan · October 19, 2017 2:00PM

That's an amazing and unique set. Good job.

DCW · October 19, 2017 5:45PM

I'll echo the obvious, super cool set!
I especially like your 1928

DCW · October 19, 2017 5:47PM

May I ask you post a better picture of just that one?

1630Boston · October 20, 2017 2:15AM

Great challenge and great progress...........good luck with the rest

Hobosapian · October 27, 2017 6:28PM

Thank you! Still trying to find those dates. I’d be happy with just one date for now!!

Hobosapian · October 27, 2017 6:33PM

Not the best photo but it’ll do.

TurboSnail · October 27, 2017 6:57PM

This has to be one of the coolest sets in the forum history.

Hobosapian · October 28, 2017 9:28PM

It’s not done yet, sadly. But I appreciate it!

Batman23 · October 29, 2017 4:48PM

I really like it. Good job. Good luck finding the last few. Bummer they had to put that 3-legger hole in the album.

Hobosapian · October 30, 2017 6:38PM

Batman23, if you think that's bad, check out the 1918/7-D? lol.

topstuf · October 31, 2017 5:16AM

Good grief !
"Cool" is inadequate.
That's impossible to comprehend!

I wonder how how many 3 leggers are being chucked up in vises today.

Hobosapian · November 1, 2017 6:09PM

Hopefully none. Lol. I’ve only seen one, but the coin was crude and the seller wanted mid 4 figures. The coin just wasn’t worth that. It was more Damage than hobo. To my knowledge, these many years later he still owns it.

Hobosapian · March 24, 2018 9:54PM

1920-S Found! Still need the other aforementioned dates!!

koynekwest · March 25, 2018 8:18AM

Very impressive! That has to be an extraordinarily difficult set to complete. Good luck!

Hobosapian · March 26, 2018 9:36PM

Thanks! Been working on it for about 8 years. It’ll probably take me another 8 years to find the last few coins!

HOBO HELP!

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