Hobo Nickel Skeleton Shotgun Coin – Hand-Carved Style...

This hobo nickel skeleton shotgun coin captures the distinctive art form of hand-carved hobo nickels with a striking skeleton gunslinger design. Inspired by the Depression-era tradition of carving intricate designs into coins, this hobo nickel collectible features a detailed skeleton figure wielding a double barrel shotgun, surrounded by ornate baroque scrollwork in an antique silver finish.

The front showcases a skeletal figure holding a double barrel shotgun, framed by decorative baroque scrollwork and the date "1937" marking the golden age of hobo nickel art. The reverse displays the classic American eagle design with shield, arrows, and olive branch, maintaining the authentic vintage coin aesthetic. This piece is a Gothic hobo collectible coin designed for display and collection.

About Hobo Nickel Art

Hobo nickels are a uniquely American folk art form that emerged during the Great Depression. Itinerant workers, often called "hobos," would hand-carve intricate designs into Buffalo nickels and other coins, transforming them into miniature works of art. Today, hobo nickel-style coins are highly collectible, celebrating this creative tradition with detailed relief designs that honor the craftsmanship of the original carvers.

Product Features

• Design: Dual-sided with skeleton gunslinger holding double barrel shotgun on front, American eagle on reverse
• Material: Copper core with antique silver plating
• Diameter: 40mm (1.57 inches)
• Thickness: 3mm (0.12 inches)
• Weight: Approx. 40g
• Finish: Antique silver with oxidized details
• Style: Hand-carved hobo nickel inspired design
• Packaging: Protective case included

This item is a commemorative collectible and is not legal tender, not issued by a government mint, and not an investment product. It is intended for hobby collecting and display purposes only.

Perfect For

• Hobo nickel and carved coin collectors
• Gothic and dark art enthusiasts
• American folk art collectors
• Western and outlaw memorabilia collections
• Unique gifts for coin collectors
• Display cases and shadow boxes

Collector's Note

This skeleton gunslinger hobo coin pays homage to the intricate carving tradition of Depression-era hobo nickels while adding a Gothic Western twist with the skeleton shotgun motif. The baroque scrollwork and aged silver finish give it an authentic vintage appearance. Many collectors display hobo nickel-style coins in dedicated folk art collections or alongside other carved coin replicas and vintage Americana.

Shipping

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✔ Estimated delivery: 9–14 days
✔ Each coin securely packaged for safe arrival

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