Roman Booteen's Hobo Nickel Replica - ‘The Trap with the Golden Bait’ w/ Morgan Dollar and 2 Peso

Roman Booteen's Hobo Nickel Replica - ‘The Trap with the Golden Bait’ w/ Morgan Dollar and 2 Peso

Please note outer packaging displays slight imperfections.

This limited edition 2017 Hobo Nickel Replica - 'The Trap with the Golden Bait' w/ Morgan Dollar and 2 Peso was initially designed in 2017 by Roman Booteen. Remarkably intricate, this design is unlike traditional Hobo Nickel carvings. Minted from 1919 to 2009 at a weight of 0.0482 troy ounces of gold, the "Golden Bait" Dos Pesos coin sits as the centerpiece of this incredible contraption. Booteen's magnificent work is showcased by the beautiful symbols and hidden aspects of the design. Hungry metal jaws spring closed to trap the unwitting victim who goes after the guarded gold.

Trap Coin-Features:

• Authorized, permitted reproduction of Roman Booteen's original Trap Coin
• Unique operation trap mechanism
• Bezel, Jaws & Trap cast from 20 grams of 925 silver
• Limited to ONLY 999 replicas
• Individually laser-etched with serial number
• The coin arrives in a collector's box with its certificate of authenticity. Also included is a tool to open the coin.
• Bas-relief sculpture on a hobo nickel
• Includes the original Morgan Dollar
• Consists of the original Dos Pesos 1/20 troy ounce gold coin

Design Highlights:

• Unique Sculpting and functionality
• Obverse: A domed Morgan Dollar, featuring the iconic Eagle
• Reverse: 1945 Gold Dos Peso Core, surrounded by a spring-loaded finger trap
• The trap opens and becomes a part of the border work
• Around the circumference of the coin, there is an inscription by Sir Walter Scott reads, “AURUM MULTO MAGIS ANIMAS PERDIDIT QUAM FERRUM CORPORA CECIDIT. “- Definition of the Inscription: “Gold has killed more souls than iron.”

At Bullion Exchanges, you will find a splendid selection of exclusive bullion coins struck by prominent mints. Add this limited edition Trap Coin with the Golden Bait to your portfolio today, and it will be carefully packaged and delivered to your address in no time. If you have any questions, just call us at 800.852.6884, or send an email, and we will be happy to assist you.

Please Note:

This listing is for the Roman Booteen's Hobo Nickel Replica - ‘The Trap with the Golden Bait’ w/ Morgan Dollar and 2 Peso, as a courtesy we provide the mint packaging which includes the box and certificate of authenticity. The inner box is not inspected by our quality control team prior to shipping since the box is mint-sealed. Any issues with the product itself can and will be addressed by Bullion Exchanges, however, we cannot accept any return or exchange requests due to any concerns or issues with the packaging of the product itself.

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