(Early 80s) 1937 J. Press Hobo Nickel - XF/AU Hand Carving - Fine Nickel T-52 Mintage of just 670 strikes

Mintage of just 670 strikes with an estimate 65 or better population of less than 200

Indeed we have enough groups of consecutives that we can guarantee runs up to 4 consecutive notes (orders of 2 or more notes will also be supplied as consecutives as long as they are available)

with various mechanical devices pictured below

Though it was undoubtedly dipped at some point in its history there is no evidence of harsh cleaning and it displays a pleasing

But they are absolutely genuine and at less than $1

(Early 80s) 1937 J. Press Hobo Nickel - XF/AU Hand Carving - Fine Nickel T-52 Mintage of just 670 strikesJohn 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)