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Lot Title:	Three "Hobo" nickels
Lot Number:	799
Description:	Collector appeal: "A". The market has seen an influx of modern recreations of hobo nickels, but here is a group of incomparably charming -- and disarming -- original pieces. One example suggests rather amateurish skill, the creation of possibly a "Jewish stereotype" nearly comical in nature. A second piece has much the look of a Bert Weigand piece, with partially tooled but not fully dressed fields. The final example might be from the hand of Bo Hughes, bearing the characteristic curly hair and large-brimmed hat, as well as partial texturing of the obverse left field. Three coin lot.
Estimate:	$500-$600
Lot Status:	Bidding has been closed for this lot.
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Hammered Price:	$400
Price Realized:	$472

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