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The Wealth Of The South
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Romines Hobo Nickel Book Supplement
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Now that's something you don't see happen every day!
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WRNC 1996 Counterstamps Inventory
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1995 Con$ept Die Alignments Under Study
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[ Zach#34 ]
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Landis Hobos and Trains on Buffalo Nickels
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Landis Hobos and Trains on American Eagles
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Enlargement scans available on WWW and ScrapBook CD-ROM.
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2001 ANA 110th
Convention
GMM counterstruck 1999 Georgia Quarter
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The Wealth Of The South
Well now... I learned that this counterstamp existed on my last trip to
Eureka Springs but they didn't have any leftover specimens remaining at
the mint. :-(
Then one showed up on for sale on eBay! :-)
Since then I have been trying to determine the precise details on what
and how many were struck. I don't even know how these pieces were distributed
although I heard they might have been given out at an ANA banquet. Now that
would have been a banquet worth attending for something other than the
rubber chicken. Since Ron and Joe are in California striking gold pieces
I can't get the details straight from the horses mouth. When I learn more
about these neat pieces I will let you know.
I just learned from Bill Fivaz that he sent 13 rolls
of Georgia quarters to GMM to be counterstamped so that would put the mintage
at 520 specimens. He also informed me that these pieces were indeed handed
out at the 2001 ANA banquet as previously reported. Sun, 21 Oct 2001
EMail:Verne R. Walrafen
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George Washington "Bo"
Hughes
by Bill (Jameson) Zach - August 2001
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Romines Hobo Nickel Book Supplement
Some interesting things show up on eBay. Recently a first edition, June 1982, of Del
Romines' Hobo Nickel book sold at a very reasonable price. What was noteworthy is that
it included a copy of a nine page "Supplement" that was published April, 19 1993. I
contacted Joyce Romines hoping to acquire a copy for myself only to discover that,
of the 100 copies printed, she had only had two requests for copies ...and... when
the Romines made an emergency move of their household all remaining copies were
discarded.
Of course, quite a bit of the information in the nine pages was worked into the 1996
second edition Hobo Nickel book but when I read the narrative describing Bo and Bert
I just had to share it with you. Again... much of this information may be available
in the second edition Hobo Nickel book but I haven't pinned down precisely where it
is in that edition. I didn't need to spend time looking for it when I could read it
in the "Supplement."
ALL of the blue colored text immediately below is a selected excerpt. It quite
obviously is NOT, the complete contents of the nine pages and remains the
property of the Romines. It is shown here only for educational purposes and may
not be reproduced and sold without the expressed permission of the author, Del
Romines, NLG.
RECOLLECTIONS OF HOBO LIFE BY A RETIRED RAILROAD ENGINEER
Excerpt
(The late Mr. Tom Deason of Corydon, Ind.)
Excerpt
Tom first met Bert and Bo in the mid-1990's while he was an engineer on the
Southern Railroad, and when he unofficially allowed them to hitch a ride on
his train. Tom stated that Bert and Bo were probably the most mismatched pair
of hobos he had ever seen, and he had seen many. Tom described Bert as being
"about 6' tall, 180-190 pounds, had ice cold black eyes, and had a personality
and disposition which was as cold as ice. He was icy polite, and you could
see and feel the hatred and bitterness in him."
"Bo, on the other hand, was no more than 5' tall, and weighed about 110
pounds." Tom had not seen Bo since the '40's, and over the time span, the
memories may not have been totally accurate. He further stated that Bo was one
of the most likeable people he had ever met. He was very intelligent, and
always seemed to want to learn.
Bert was a white man, and Bo was a "tan" black, with nearly white features.
Normally whites and blacks did not pair up, and many times some of the hobos
would not allow the blacks ("Shiners") in the "weeds" (Jungles or camps.) Bo
was an exception for two reasons: first, he was very intelligent and likeable,
and second, Bert would have killed anyone who showed disrespect or hatred
toward Bo.
Even though Bert was cold and bitter, he was a very learned man. When his mood
was right, he could intelligently discuss just about any subject, giving rise
to the theory that he no doubt came from high breeding and was well educated.
However, no one made trouble when Bert was around.
Del Romines...19 Apr 1993.
I used one of Bill Zach's most recent Hobo Nickel carvings of "Bo" to draw
attention to this ScrapBook Subject containing information originally published
by the Romines. The Zach#67 carving has nothing to do with the Romines
"Supplement" obviously other than being a portrait of "Bo."
EMail:Verne R. Walrafen
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1793 Half Cent
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Now that's something you don't see happen every day!
REPLICA 1793 Half Cent - Chocolate Unc. (Item #1266419095):
Replicas don't get finer than this uncirculated modern GMM die struck copy of a
1793 Half Cent electrolyticly aged to a lovely bronze. Labeled COPY reverse. Free
shipping within the USA. necoins...Aug-18-01 18:59:07
The toned GMM half cent shown above sold today on eBay for
$153.79 which just goes to prove that not everybody
likes the same stuff. As I've said before; "This is a GOOD thing!" At least
the Seller threw in free shipping.
EMail:Verne R. Walrafen
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WRNC 1996 Counterstamps Inventory
Our striking was surrounded by controversy, conflict,
mis-information and confusion. The 1996 WRNC strikings were all done at GMM.
As I understand it, Ron did the die work and Adam struck what we submitted.
Per Adam in 08/96, GMM did not maintain records of exactly what was struck.
The reverse die (75th) was defaced on it's return to the club. Club members
were offered a strike record prepared by our club President. Gene...Mon,
20 Aug 2001 17:28:01
75th Anniversary striking by GMM
Delivered July 01, 1996
From "OFFICIAL" Listing ..... Last updated: 08/20/01
DESCRIPTION [circ+proof] #Struck
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Half Cent 2
Large Cent 1
Indian Cent 2
Lincoln Cent (copper) 5
Lincoln Cent (steel) 4
Lincoln Cent (1921P) 4
Lincoln Cent (1921S) 1
Two Cent Piece (1864) 1
Shield Nickel (1868) 1
Liberty Nickel (with cents) 1
Liberty Nickel (no cents) 1
Buffalo Nickel (Type 1) 1
Buffalo Nickel (1921) 4
Jefferson Nickel 27
Jefferson Nickel (silver) 12
Jefferson Nickel (off center)(nd) 1
Barber Dime 2
Mercury Dime 2
Mercury Dime (1921D) 1
Roosevelt Dime (silver) 2
Roosevelt Dime (clad) 2
Roosevelt Dime (1988 off center) 1
Barber Quarter 2
Standing Liberty Quarter 5
Standing Liberty Quarter (Type 1) 1
Standing Liberty Quarter (1921) 1
Washington Quarter (clad) 3
Washington Quarter (silver) [2+1] 3
Washington Quarter (off center)(nd) 1
Barber Half 2
Walking Liberty Half 12
Walking Liberty Half (1921S) 1
Franklin Half [4+10] 14
Kennedy Half (1968 w/1971 WRNC cstamp) 1
Kennedy Half (clad) [7+1] 8
Kennedy Half (silver) [3+2] 5
1892 Columbian Commem. 1
1893 Columbian Commem. 1
1921 Alabama Commem. 1
1921 Alabama Commem. (2x2) 1
1921 Pilgrim Commem. 1
1923S Monroe Commem. 1
1925 Stone Mount. Commem. 1
1926 Sesqui Commem. 1
1935S Boone Commem. 1
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1936 Cleveland Commem. 21
1946 BTW Commem. 1
1952 Carver Commem. 1
1982 Washington Commem. [2+2] 4
Morgan Dollar 10
Morgan Dollar (1921P) 19
Morgan Dollar (1921D) 4
Morgan Dollar (1921S) 4
Peace Dollar 6
Peace Dollar (1921) 7
Ike Dollar (clad) [6+4] 10
Ike Dollar (silver) [2+8] 10
SBA Dollar [5+3] 8
Gold-1853 US $2.50 1
Gold-1880 US $5.00 1
Gold-1901S US $5.00 1
Gold-1989 US 1/10 Eagle 1
Gold-1996 US 1/10 Eagle 2
Gold-1989 Can 1/10 Maple Leaf 1
Gold- Mexico 2 Peso 5
NJ Colonial (nd) 1
1792 Condor token 1
1837 HTT (Low 49) 1
Copper bar 2
Silver bar 2
Alunimum bar 2
1970 Mex I Peso (w/WRNC oval stamp) 1
1971 Mex 20 Centavos 1
1971 Mex 5 Peso 1
1921 Swiss 1 Franc 1
1971 US Proof Set (2) [0+10] 10
1996 US Proof Set (7) [0+35] 35
1995 US Silver Eagle 1
1996 US Silver Eagle 14
Silver round - one oz. 6
GMM Large Cent [0+2] 2
1921 WRNC 30mm Commem. 2
Canada Silver Dollar 2
Cleveland 175th bronze medal 1
Cleveland bi-cent. bronze medal 1
Heraldic Art Medal (silver) 3
China 20 cash (nd)(copper) 1
Blank cent planchet 1
Blank Nickel Planchet 1
Blank Dime Planchet 1
Blank Quarter Planchet 2
Blank Half Dollar Planchet 2
US Mint Medal (copper) 2
30mm Silver Round 2
40mm Pewter Round 1
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TOTAL (includes all trial strikes??) [288+78] 366
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I thought the above listing to simply be too good to pass up posting on this
webpage. The variety of specimens struck, I count 75 different categories in
the 350+ pieces, is simply wonderful and it gives us a great general picture
of the results of the counterstamping project.
Gene has a second listing that provides a bit more detail and adds a few
unofficial strikes he has learned about... for example, the two specimens
that just sold on eBay this month from Adam Hardcastle's personal collection.
I felt that it was just a bit too much detail for the purposes of the ScrapBook
but I have it available for reference if anyone wants to discuss this subject in
greater detail.
EMail:Verne R. Walrafen
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Attention!!!!!
GMM 1995 One
Concept Dollar Owners
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1995 Con$ept Die Alignments Under Study
Your HELP is
needed. It has recently come to my attention that some of the
Link:1995
One Concept Dollars were struck with medal die alignment as opposed to a
coin die alignment. A die alignment is determined by rotating a coin on it's
north-south axis. If the reverse is then "upside down", it is a coin
die alignment. If it is "right side up" it is a medal die alignment.
Or, you can compare the die alignment with a United States coin. United States
coins, as with most legal tender coins of the world, are struck in coin die
alignment, hence the name. The biggest majority of tokens and medals are struck
with medal die alignment.
I want to determine as best as I can what percentage of the total produced was
struck with each die alignment. Please check all of your 1995 One Concept
Dollars and email me with the results. Numbers on both die alignments are
wanted. I will post the results here as soon as the information is available.
EMail:Click
here to email me. Thank you for taking your time to check your One Concept
Dollars and emailing the results to me. Mike Wallace...8/19/01
I got several EMails recently asking that I check my small holding of 1995
Con$epts for die alignment because of one nice specimen that is currently being
offered on eBay. I was lazy and just didn't get around to it until Mike Wallace
shamed me into going to look because he reminded me that not all collectors have
similar interests... which I already knew but just hadn't taken into account.
So... here, in the order that they were created/struck, are both die alignment
and edge details for all the pieces in my midden heap that were
struck with the 1995 Con$ept Eagle (reverse)
die:
1793 ChainCent Copper PlainEdge CoinAlign
1995 IGWT Brass Moon&StarsEdge CoinAlign
1995 IGWT Copper Vine&BarsEdge CoinAlign
1995 LargeDate Brass PlainEdge CoinAlign+20degLeft
1995 LargeDate Brass PlainEdge CoinAlign+20degLeft
1995 Copper Vine&BarsEdge CoinAlign
1995 Brass LetteredEdge CoinAlign
1995 Brass LetteredEdge CoinAlign
1995 Brass LetteredEdge CoinAlign+20degRight
1995 FigLeaf/PEACE Brass LetteredBothDirectionsEdge CoinAlign
1796 BustQuarter SilverPiedfort PlainEdge MedalAlign
I really don't have much in the way of 1995 Con$epts with only four of the
regular issue strikes so, as to not look too bad, I expanded Mike's requested
information just a smidgen. Be patient with me... I've been weird all my life!
EMail:Verne R. Walrafen
Zach#34:
I just HAD to share my most recent hobo nickel carving from Bill (Jameson)
Zach. It has a wonderful original rim so the field is deeply dished which sets
off this gem of a carving. The fact it is on a high grade example of my favorite
1913 Type I, buffalo on a mound, Buffalo Nickel certainly helps also. If you are
using a ScrapBook CD-ROM to view this page you may
click on either image
to see a nice enlargement scan.
EMail:Verne R. Walrafen
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Landis Hobos and Trains on Buffalo Nickels
Included in with the three American Eagle set photographs were photos of two more
of Ron's "Hobo and Train" creations carved on the reverse of Buffalo Nickel host
coins (21.2mm). I assume these carvings are of the same general 1995 vintage. Since
I did not get photographs of the obverse of these reverse carved creations I don't
know the date of the host coin nor what Ron's creation sequence number is on them.
I also do not know who owns these superb carvings at this time but they certainly
are fortunate to have them.
I LOVE the way Ron incorporates parts of the original buffalo nickel into his
carvings rather than simply carving away the complete design and starting over.
On the annotated scan of the first carving; I've circled the buffalo's head as part
of the tree, back (twice) as part of the train's smoke and rear legs as part of the
Hobo's legs. Even the bush in the center grows up out of the point where the Buffalo's
front feet stood. Having the original nickel components included in the design makes
the carving absolutely fantastic in my humble opinion.
EMail:Verne R. Walrafen
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Landis Hobos and Trains on American Eagles
My first encounter with one of Ron's "Hobo and Train" creations was when I
purchased one of his 1995 Annual Medals. It is one of my favorite Landis pieces and
I have since then purchased a small group to use as host coins for a single
counterstamp of Ron's GMM Hobo Token dies each year.
My second encounter came when I got to hold and inspect Ron's
HoeBoy
carving this year at the Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
When I mentioned having seen
HoeBoy
Ron told me it was one of a set of three individual carvings he did on the reverse of
American Eagle host coins (40.6mm 1oz 0.999 fine silver.) He then made a special effort and
loaned me his only photographic prints of the set (the negatives have gone missing.)
I believe I am correct in remembering that all three of these pieces were donated to
the individual organizations connected to each commemorative carving. I know both the
HoeBoy and the
Anaheim carvings were
done in 1995 as was the 1995 Annual Medal.
This is the first time I've tried to scan black and white photographs so they didn't
come out as nicely as I would have preferred. They are a bit dark but still show off
Ron's wonderful talent nicely. The
OHNS carving has the
legend "ORIGINAL HOBO NICKEL SOCIETY", the
Anaheim carving has the
legend "104TH CONVENTION AM NUM ASSN", and the
Hoeboy carving has the
legend "NATIONAL HOBO CONVENTION".
EMail:Verne R. Walrafen
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