1999 Georgia State Quarter - Hobo Carved Art Coin
Updated August 20, 2026
| Lot number | 281 |
| Estimate | 7,547.50 - 22,642.50 USD |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | AUG 27 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS |
| Date | August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions |
| Location | Coralville, Iowa |
1999 Georgia State Quarter – Hobo Carved Folk Art Coin This lot features a 1999 Georgia State Quarter that has been hand-engraved (hobo carved) after leaving the U.S. Mint. The original Georgia reverse design has been artistically altered with a custom carved flag motif, transforming the coin into a piece of modern hobo-style folk art. Hobo carving is a long-standing American tradition in which circulating coins are hand-engraved to create unique designs, patterns, or imagery. Each carved coin is a one-of-a-kind artistic modification, valued for craftsmanship and visual appeal rather than face value or traditional numismatic rarity. The obverse retains the standard George Washington portrait. The reverse carving shows visible tool marks and relief consistent with hand engraving. Condition reflects circulation and the carving process. No two hobo-carved coins are ever identical. Item Details: Denomination: Quarter Dollar Year: 1999 State: Georgia Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad Type: Hobo Carved / Hand-Engraved Coin Modification: After-mint artistic carving (not a U.S. Mint issue) Important Notes: This is not an error coin This is not an official U.S. Mint variety Artistic value is subjective and based on buyer preference No artist attribution is provided or guaranteed Please review all photos carefully to evaluate carving depth, detail, and overall condition before bidding. Bidder is fully responsible for: - Determining what an item is worth to you - Evaluating the condition and authenticity of items - Making informed bidding decisions -BIDDER/BUYER To determine the items' Condition, Completeness, Authenticity, and Grade. - Fulfillment of contract of bid, understands there are no refunds or chargebacks, items are “As Is” The auction house does explicitly not: - Provide appraisals - Grade items - Authenticate items - Test items - Third-Party Grading is that of the 3rd party and not done by us -Gold, Silver, Platinum, Copper, Gold-Gilded, Gold layered or Silver Plated, Electric Plating, -The Metal Content or purity is not guaranteed, tested, or verified. For collectibles like coins and trading cards, be aware that they: - May be Graded or Ungraded (Raw) - Could be Authentic, Un-Authentic, Reproductions, Reprints, Replicas - Might be originals, reproductions, or replicas -We don’t test or authenticate -Gold, Silver, and Platinum, descriptions are used solely to denote color or aesthetic appearance and should not be interpreted as representing precious metal composition or value unless otherwise tested, verified, or authenticated. We do not test or authenticate items. -You are bidding on what you see in the pictures, and no refunds or cancellations. Most importantly, remember that: - Everything Sells “AS IS”, as you see it in the Pictures. Don’t assume anything; ask questions before bids, as there will be no bid retractions, cancellations, returns, or refunds. -Your bid is a binding contract - If you win, you accept the item r
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