Long before modern engraving, Great Depression-era hobos used pocket knives and nails to carve Buffalo Nickels into miniature folk art. Learn the history of the Hobo Nickel, famous artists like “Bo” Hughes, and why these altered coins are so highly collectible today.
Struck from 1913 to 1938, the Buffalo Nickel is a uniquely American masterpiece. Explore the history of James Earle Fraser’s iconic design, learn why so many of these nickels have no dates, and find out how to spot the highly valuable 1937-D 3-Legged error coin.