Spotlight On: Dealer Club Original Hobo Nickel Society
Spotlight On: Dealer Club
Original Hobo Nickel Society
ORIGINAL HOBO NICKEL SOCIETY
ORIGINAL HOBO NICKEL SOCIETY, INC.
OZAWKIE, KS
TABLES #120,122
From Their Website
We all share an appreciation for Hobo nickels! These unique pieces of metal combine the fields of numismatics, folk art, and history. The Indian head nickel is one of the most admired of all U.S. coins. Its design is true Americana! The years of its reign, 1913 to 1938, takes us through some of the most memorable periods in the history of the United States - the first World War, Prohibition and the Roaring 20’s, and the Great Depression - times we must not forget.
Each hobo nickel is unique as they were all individually hand carved, using the design of either the Indian or the buffalo as a base, and altering it to another design altogether. The Indian has been changed into clowns, women, other Indians, friends and loved ones, bearded men, ethnic figures, famous people, and self portraits. The buffalo has been turned into men with backpacks, and animals such as a donkey or elephant. The influence of the events of the times can be plainly seen as we view hoboes, servicemen in uniform, flapper girls, prisoners in chain gang garb, shopkeepers, and read dates, names, places, or other inscriptions put on the coins.
These nickels, carved by yesterday’s homeless, were traded for meals, a place to sleep, a ride, or other favors. Some were carved with images of loved ones as mementos of better times, or to honor those lost to time. The specimens in our collections have stories to tell - wonderful stories to teach and educate future generations about men and women who struggled to survive, yet kept their faith in our Creator, themselves, and the American dream. They may have been wanderers, but they worked hard for what they needed, helped each other, and honored a code among hoboes.
The OHNS was formed at the 1992 ANA Summer Conference in Colorado Springs, after Bill Fivaz presented a slide show on hobo nickels.
The goals of the Society were: 1) start a newsletter (BoTales, now published quarterly), 2) begin a hobo nickel evaluation service (fully underway for many years), 3) educate numismatists and the general public about hobo nickels (an ongoing project), and 4) conduct an annual auction of hobo nickels (at each January FUN Convention in Orlando at our annual meeting) to raise money to sponsor ANA scholarships for young numismatists (successfully done since 1995).
In the early 1980s after articles and the first book on hobo nickels appeared, several people began creating copies of the old hobo nickels. These are fairly easy to recognize as modern. But since 1995, some very talented engravers have been producing beautiful original-design carvings; some of these are worth as much as the nice old original specimens, which they may resemble. The OHNS is devoted to collectors of all hobo nickels, both old and modern.
Hobo Highlights
2012 Summer FUN
Rollie Tells Hobo Tales
Explore the Bourse Floor: Original Hobo Nickel Society
Click to viewIn this episode of Explore the Bourse Floor we find Archie "Rollie" Taylor, President of the Original Hobo Nickel Society (OHNS) talking to a group of our Young Numismatists about the hobo way of life on the road and "sharing". Take a moment to listen to what he has to say.
Some Photo Fun!
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Ah a little photo FUN with the carvers from The Original Hobo Nickel Society! What is it they say? Walk softly and carry a big stick? Umm, Check!
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Copyright (c)2012 by Erin Leigh.
Jason was hard at work carving his coin at the 2012 Summer FUN Show. He promised to return in January to finish his hobo nickel.
Hobo Highlights
January 2012 FUN Show
Rollie & the "Elongated Man" Ray Dillard
What I love about Mr. Dillard and The Hobo Nickel Society is their dedication to the younger generation. Both Mr. Dillard and Rollie Taylor make it a point to involve the young people who attend each FUN convention in the numismatic hobby. At the 2012 FUN Show in January, Mr. Rollie Taylor of the Hobo Nickel Society introduced Young Numismatist, James to Mr. Ray Dillard. James (featured in the video above) rolled his first elongated coin and was educated on the ease of starting an elongated cent collection. After all, a new commemorative elongated coin is rolled by Dillard Coins for the FUN Show each year.
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CLick to Enlarge Photo Credit Erin Leigh
Adam Leech nickel carver and creator of the documentary film project A Nickel and a Nail: The Original Hobo Nickel Story. Currently in production. Takes a moment to show the cashiers of Publix Supermarkets some of his Hobo Nickels.
A Hobo Reunion
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Copyright (c)2012 by Erin Leigh.
Old friends Bill Fivaz and Rollie Taylor reunite at the entrance to The FUN Show. Bill was styling in his new derby hat bought especially for the show.
Hobo Highlights From Summer FUN 2011
Katie Carves a Coin - Hobo Nickel Carving At The FUN Convention
Video of Katie & Rollie Taylor at the Original Hobo Nickel Society booth.
Rollie Teaches Erin To Carve
The carvers were busy back at the Hobo Nickel Club table. Rollie (one of the carvers) even let the kids take a crack at being a carver. He helped the children carve their very own hobo nickel. That was truly a treat for those children that were able to give it a try.
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Erin Mullins & Rollie Photo Credit Fred Lake *click to enlarge & view
Scouts Find The Hobo Nickel Booth
There is a rumor going around that the Hobo Nickel Society has the best candy at the FUN Show. Well, I'm here to tell you that rumor is true. And it seems those crafty Boy Scouts of Troop 551 of Clermont and Troop 370 of Titusville found it!
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Click To Enlarge. Photo Credit Erin Leigh. Troop 551 (group pictures) Mathew Sulsenti, Max Sulsenti, Nicholas Schifano, Thomas Holdorf, Riley Rodriguez and Cody Serena (Single) Nicholas Lewington of Troop 370
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Click To Enlarge. Photo Credit Erin Leigh Nicholas Schifano (Boy Scout) Riley & Abbey visit Rollie & tour his carving station
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