© Disha41754 (CC BY)
© Disha41754 (CC BY)
1 oz Silver - Hobo Nickel ND
| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | - |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Bullion › Rounds |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#196143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bison's hump from the original nickel as a mountainous backdrop behind a lake.
Fisherman sits on a dock L
with his line in the water.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED•STATES•OF•AMERICA
E
PLURIBUS
UNUM
FIVE CENTS
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 OZ. 999 AG 03342
Comment
Limited-edition die-struck .999 fine silver medals that are reproductions of hand-carved hobo nickels are being produced by Osborne Mint in Cincinnati and marketed though major numismatic retailers.The retail network for Osborne's five-piece 2016 Silver Hobo Nickel Set is formed by APMEX, SilverTowne, Littleton Coin Company, JM Bullion and Provident Metals.
The designs for the five silver medallions are the work of modern coin carver Paolo Curcio from Spain, known in numismatic circles as Mr The.
