Hobo nickels are artistically engraved coins of various denominations. Here's a stunning 1921 Morgan dollar by Roman Booteen, that sold yesterday on eBay for $10,101.
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More of his work:
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More:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXc13jdj...y=romanbooteen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_nickel