(Early 80s) 1937 J. Press Hobo Nickel - XF/AU Hand Carving - Fine Nickel KM.948a Note has a couple of

Note has a couple of pinholes and edge fold-unders

1946 Washington Quarter - NGC MS 65

Hope leaning on anchor at right

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Approximately 1" gap

(Early 80s) 1937 J. Press Hobo Nickel - XF/AU Hand Carving - Fine Nickel KM.948a Note has a couple 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)