(Early 80s) 1937 J. Press Hobo Nickel - XF/AU Hand Carving - Fine Nickel 1918 This substantial silver coin was

This substantial silver coin was minted for just 1 year and a total mintage of just 12

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3 Crisp Uncirculated consecutive notes

9999 fine Gold

Virgin Islands

(Early 80s) 1937 J. Press Hobo Nickel - XF/AU Hand Carving - Fine Nickel 1918 This substantial silver coin wasJohn F. Press 9 20 46 3 10 83 John F. Press began making hobo nickels circa 1980, and died 1983. He taught J. Allen (see below) how to make hobo nickels, and their works are very similar in style. He signed his hobo nickels J. PRESS using a metal die, counterstamped on the buffalo. Hobo nickels signed by J. Press are much scarcer than those of J. Allen. (courtesy: Original Hobo Nickel Society)