Hand Engraved Coins by Roman Booteen

Hand Engraved Coins by Roman BooteenHand Engraved Coins by Roman Booteen

Russian based artist Roman Booteen creates these incredibly complex hobo nickel coin sculptured engravings.

The hobo nickel is a sculptural art form involving the creative modification of small-denomination coins, essentially resulting in miniature bas reliefs. The US nickel coin was favored because of its size, thickness and relative softness. However, the term hobo nickel is generic, as carvings have been made from many different denominations.Due to its low cost and portability, this medium was particularly popular among hobos, hence the name.

Hand Engraved Coins by Roman BooteenHand Engraved Coins by Roman BooteenHand Engraved Coins by Roman Booteen

Posted by Roman Booteen on Friday, October 19, 2018

Hand Engraved Coins by Roman BooteenHand Engraved Coins by Roman BooteenHand Engraved Coins by Roman Booteen

For all who ask – ITS MORGAN DOLLAR COIN 1921., so, THE GOLD BUG

Posted by Roman Booteen on Friday, November 17, 2017

 

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