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Hobo Nickel - George Bo Hughes
| Location | United States |
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| Period | 20th century |
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| Obverse description | Central device features a right-facing bust portrait of a bearded man in low relief within a recessed circular field. The legend GEORGE BO HUGHES curves along the upper periphery, with the dates 1900-80 inscribed along the lower portion of the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGE BO HUGHES 1900-80 |
| Reverse description | The reverse bears a five-line inscription in the field reading I BUY HOBO NICKELS / BILL / FIVAZ / BOX 888660 / DUNWOODY, GA / 30338, with a single letter R at the base, serving as an advertising notice for hobo nickel dealer Bill Fivaz. |
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