Skeleton Bull Rider Hobo Nickel Coin – Skull...

This Skeleton Bull Rider Hobo Nickel Coin depicts a grinning skeleton astride a charging bull, arms raised and ribcage exposed — a wild, macabre scene inspired by the classic American hobo nickel carving tradition. The reverse features a detailed bison skeleton, reimagining the iconic Buffalo Nickel in dark, skeletal style.

The design draws on the hobo nickel art movement of the early 20th century, where travelling artists carved and altered Buffalo Nickels into miniature sculptures. This piece captures that same spirit in a modern commemorative collectible format, struck at true Buffalo Nickel size — 20mm — making it a faithful tribute to the original coins that hobo artists actually worked on. This piece is a Gothic hobo collectible coin designed for display and collection.

About the Design

The obverse shows a skeleton figure riding a bull, with LIBERTY inscribed and the date 1929 referencing the classic Buffalo Nickel era. The reverse mirrors the original coin's bison motif, reimagined as a skeletal creature, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and FIVE CENTS inscribed in period-accurate typography.

Product Features

• Design: Skeleton bull rider obverse / bison skeleton reverse
• Material: Copper
• Diameter: 20mm (true Buffalo Nickel size)
• Weight: Approx. 5g
• Finish: Antique silver-tone
• Packaging: Securely packaged for safe arrival
• This is a commemorative collectible and not legal tender

Perfect For

• Hobo nickel enthusiasts and skull art collectors
• Gothic and dark art collections
• Western and rodeo themed displays
• Display in coin cabinets, shadow boxes, or curiosity shelves
• Novelty gifts for history and coin hobbyists

Display Idea: Pair with other hobo nickel designs in a shadow box frame, or display alongside gothic and western-themed collectibles. The antique finish and deeply carved relief make it a striking standalone piece.

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

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.

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• Refund typeRefund or store credit
• Item conditionOriginal packaging required
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