(Early 80s) 1937 J. Press Hobo Nickel - XF/AU Hand Carving - Fine Nickel 1918 The December 1907 issue of

The December 1907 issue of The Numismatist addressed protests in the newspapers concerning the removal of "In God We Trust" from the new High Relief twenty-dollar gold pieces designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Model 2 Grade 103 Manufactured 1887 Size 18 Jewels 15 Case Material Gold Filled

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This substantial silver coin was minted for just 1 year and a total mintage of just 12

(Early 80s) 1937 J. Press Hobo Nickel - XF/AU Hand Carving - Fine Nickel 1918 The December 1907 issue ofJohn 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)