November 8, 2016 AT 7:16 am
Artist Hand-Engraves International Coins with Floral Scroll Motifs #ArtTuesday
via My Modern Met
Carrying on the tradition of the hobo nickel, a sculptural art form that transforms small currency coins, artist Shaun Hughes has blown us away with his delicate hand engraving.
The art of the hobo nickel has been in practice since the 18th century, when artists began using coins as a form of expression. Especially popular in the United States, the Buffalo nickel was a favorite for artists, as its thickness allowed for finer detail.
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