Some SSoIH Hobo Niclel examples.
During the depression Hobo's would carve artwork into a coin and trade it for food, clothing, lodging or a ride to his next hop.
Classic style hobo nickel done on a 1929 buffalo nickel. Carved by JayHobo. |
Nickel carved by JayHobo |
This is a 1935 S Buffalo Nickel. This nickel features a hobo sticking out his thumb to a passing motorist hoping to catch a ride. This is an unfinished nickel. The post to the right of the thumb is a mile marker but the number were never added to the post. This nickel is on permenant display at the Smithsonian. Carved by JayHobo.
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Carved by JayHobo |
See more carvings by JayHobo on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalhobo/ |
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