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.
In 1862, you couldn’t find a penny in America. The Civil War caused a massive coin shortage, leading to the creation of private “Store Card” tokens, tiny paper “Shinplasters,” and worthless Confederate bills. Learn about collecting the economics of conflict.