Pirate Skull Hobo Nickel Coin – Crossed Swords...

This pirate skull hobo nickel coin is one of the most detailed and characterful pieces in the pirate coin genre. The obverse replaces the classic Morgan dollar portrait with a grinning pirate skull — bandana-wrapped, hollow-eyed, jaw open in a permanent snarl — set against a ship’s wheel with two crossed cutlass swords behind it, the blades extending to the coin’s edge. The rope-twist border frames the scene with the inscription E Pluribus Unum arcing across the top, flanked by stars, and the date 1890 bold across the base in classic Morgan dollar style. The reverse carries the full traditional Morgan dollar eagle design — wings spread, olive branch and arrows in its talons, In God We Trust above, United States of America and One Dollar completing the legend.

This piece is a pirate hobo collectible coin designed for display and collection.

About the Design

The hobo nickel tradition began in the early 20th century when travelling craftsmen carved intricate scenes into Buffalo nickels and Morgan dollars, replacing the original portraits with characters from their imagination. The pirate skull — the Jolly Roger — is one of the most enduring symbols in maritime history, used by pirates from the Golden Age of Piracy in the 17th and 18th centuries to signal no quarter given. The ship’s wheel behind the skull connects the design to the age of sail, when wooden ships and iron men ruled the seas. This coin brings those two traditions together — the folk art of the hobo nickel and the mythology of the pirate — in a single deeply carved antique silver piece that rewards close inspection from every angle.

Product Features

• Obverse: Pirate skull with bandana, crossed cutlass swords, ship’s wheel, E Pluribus Unum inscription, dated 1890, Morgan dollar format
• Reverse: Morgan dollar eagle, United States of America, In God We Trust, One Dollar inscription
• Material: Copper with antique silver finish
• Diameter: 40mm
• Weight: Approximately 40g
• Finish: Antique silver
• Packaging: Transparent round plastic protective case

Displayed images show the collectible design and relief detail. Each piece is produced as a commemorative art collectible.

Perfect For

• Pirate coin and maritime history collectors
• Hobo nickel and folk art enthusiasts
• Skull, Jolly Roger, and pirate themed collections
• Unique gift for him — pirate fan, sailor, or adventure enthusiast
• Anyone drawn to the Golden Age of Piracy

Display Ideas

Display face-up on a desk stand to let the skull and crossed swords command the room, or pair it with other pirate coins in a shadow box for a full maritime collection. The deep antique silver relief captures every detail of the skull’s bandana, the sword hilts, and the ship’s wheel spokes — making this one of the most visually striking pieces in any pirate or hobo nickel collection.

Shipping

Free worldwide tracked shipping
Estimated delivery: 9–14 days
Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival

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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.

Because every collection deserves one more coin.