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5 Cents "Buffalo" - Virgo Hobo
| Issuer | United States |
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| Diameter | 21 mm |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents an elaborate hobo nickel re-engraving of the original Native American portrait, transformed into a close-up effigy of a young woman's face occupying the majority of the field. Her flowing hair streams to the right in sweeping, finely engraved strands, while the upper portion of her head and hair are adorned with butterflies, blossoms, and foliate sprigs rendered in high relief. To the left, three large roses are engraved in delicate detail alongside a small geometric triangle motif near the eye. The legend LIBERTY is inscribed vertically along the upper right border, and the date 1937 appears in the lower left field amid the floral elements. The overall composition exhibits exceptional artistry consistent with the Virgo thematic series of modern hobo nickel engraving. |
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| Reverse lettering | LIBERTY 1937 |
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