Happy Birthday, Souvenir, Challenge, Collectable Coin, Hobo Nickel, Gift

Description

This collectable coin is the perfect souvenir for any occasion, whether it's a birthday or a challenge coin. The intricate design of this hobo nickel is made from copper and features a beautiful silver finish. It's a unique addition to any coin collection and a great conversation piece. This coin falls under the categories of hobo nickels, exonumia, and coins & paper money, making it a versatile choice for any collector. The type of coin is a hobo nickel, which is known for its hand-carved designs on old Buffalo nickels. Don't miss the chance to add this special piece to your collection.
Souvenir Metal Coin
Quality: 100%High Quality
Material: copper-iron, silver plated
Size: 38X38X3mm
Weight: almost 25 g/piece
Package includes:
one coin with one plastic case
They are a great talking point and certainly a very unique gift.
But to be cleared, they are decorative ornament only, also can be used for collection.
What is HOBO coin? - 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 and relative softness. However, the term hobo nickel is generic, as carvings have been made from many different denominations. Due to its low cost and portability, this medium was particularly popular among hobos, hence the name "hobo nickel."
The altering of coins dates back 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) and 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 a silver example such as a Morgan dollar) on one or both sides, then engraving it with initials, monograms, names, scenes, etc., 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 and necklaces. Hobo-style coin alteration could be found outside the United States, primarily in Britain, France, and South Africa.
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