Roman Booteen - Trap with the Golden Bait - Mechanical Hobo Nickel

Description

Roman Booteen - Trap with the Golden Bait - Mechanical Hobo Nickel
Country: United States
Mexico
Type: Numismatic Art
Years: 2017
Mint: Heads or Tales Coins & Collectibles
Denomination: 1 USD
2 MXP
Currency: United States Dollar (1785-Date)
Mexican Peso (1863-1992)
Composition: .900 Silver
.900 Gold
Diameter: 38.1mm
13mm
Weight: 26.73g
1.67g
Edge: Reeded
Reeded with a unique pattern
Mintage: 999
Condition: New - Mint Packaging
Obverse: A domed Morgan Dollar, featuring the iconic eagle
Reverse: features a 1945 Gold Dos Peso core, surrounded by a spring-loaded finger trap. With the trap open, it becomes part of the border work, but try to steal the gold bait and it snaps shut
This 1921 Morgan Dollar Hobo Nickel sold at Auction for ,101. Within days, Booteen experienced an influx of requests from excited collectors wanting a piece of modern art history. Sadly, it was a limited edition of one, but it became an overnight icon. HOTCO's stunning replica is unlike anything you’ve seen.
The obverse is a domed Morgan Dollar, featuring the iconic eagle. But it is the reverse that is the real star. It features a 1945 Gold Dos Peso core, surrounded by a spring-loaded finger trap. With the trap open, it becomes part of the border work, but try to steal the gold bait and it snaps shut. Never before has a Hobo Nickel existed with such unique sculpting and functionality.
Around the circumference, a matching inscription by Sir Walter Scott reads: AURUM MULTO MAGIS ANIMAS PERDIDIT QUAM FERRUM CORPORA CECIDIT. The meaning - “Gold has killed more souls than iron”. Needless to say, this is one coin all investors are hungry to get their hands on; And this is one coin, hungry to get its trap on your fingers.
And in case you’re wondering, the finger trap is safe.
Authorized, licensed reproduction of Roman Booteen's original Trap Coin
One-of-a-kind working trap mechanism
Includes original Morgan Dollar
Includes original Dos Pesos 1/20 Troy ounce gold coin
Bezel, Jaws & Trap cast from 20 grams of 925 silver
Bronze Scepter to trigger trap and easel for display
Includes certificate of authenticity
Limited to only 999 replicas
Individually laser-etched with serial number
Includes Collector's Box
1 year manufacturer's warranty on moving parts
*Coin condition is based on our professional opinion. Pictures are representative of the coin that you will receive, actual coin may differ slightly, and serial numbers may vary*
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