A horrible defacing of coins or art?

[jamin_03]

I ran across this in my local news classified website page. What do you guys think? Cruel and unusual punishment to a coin or an artists attempt to make money?



Classifieds for Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming | ksl.com

 

[stefen]

I love the hobo nickels. I can't wait until one turns up in my are.

I have a rather extensive collection of Hobos...and tokens...

 

[diggummup]

Initial consensus says "art" vs defacing.

 

[Bad Wolf]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I say "art".

 

[hotrod]

ive seen these before.. but my local coin shop is trying to sell walkers like that for 50 +