Hobo Nickel Clifford Kraft Fighting "Irish Leprechaun" Start Price USD 175.00 Current Price USD 175.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 17, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Location Glitter Gulch See more about 'Hobo Nickel Clifford Kraft Fighting "Irish Leprechaun" ' Description   HOBO NICKEL The hobo nickel is a sculpural art form, involving the creative modification of small-denomination coins, essentially resulting in miniature bas relief's. The buffalo nickel, because of its size, thickness, and relative softness, was a favored coin for this purpose. Due to its low cost and portability, this medium was particularly popular among hobos, hence the name. However, the term "hobo nickel" is generic, and carvings have been made from many different denominations. See:  www.hobonickels.org  for more info on Hobo Nickels. For your consideration: "Irish Leprechaun" 1937 Buffalo Nickel with an Obverse side Hand Engraving signed by Clifford Kraft. Coin is in a black ring airtite holder with a hardwood display.    FREE   Shipping and Handling Payment with 48 hours.       Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!