THE TRAP WITH THE GOLDEN BAIT ROMAN BOOTEN silver Morgan Dollar 2 Peso Gold coin
THE TRAP WITH THE GOLDEN BAIT - ROMAN BOOTENS Morgan Dollar with 2 Pesos Gold. 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. Authorized, permitted reproduction of Roman Booteen's original Trap Coin. 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. 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. The item "THE TRAP WITH THE GOLDEN BAIT ROMAN BOOTEN silver Morgan Dollar 2 Peso Gold coin" is in sale since Friday, February 28, 2020. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Exonumia\Hobo Nickels". The seller is "maaspi_47" and is located in Layton, Utah.
This item can be shipped worldwide.- Year: 2017
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Artist: Roman Booteen