1877 Trade Dollar Opium/Box?

[WoodenJefferson]

Link to auction

 

What do you think if this one Victor?

 

Never seen one of these before?

[BillJones]

Yes, I own one ...

 

It's hard to tell that the coin has been modified when the lid is closed.

 

As for opium story, that's just some hype that people have used to sell these pieces. Most of the time they were used for the purpose shown in the eBay offering - they were used to house pictures of loved ones.

[MarkFeld]

I've seen (though never had occasion to use) a few of those and think they're extremely cool!

[WinstonWare]

Actually that's kinda neat

[James_OldeTowne]

Here is one I cataloged for Scotsman earlier this year.

[PerryHall]

Anyone ever see a box dollar made from a potty dollar? If such a thing existed, it would probably have an X-rated pic inside.

[bsshog40]

I think it's pretty cool too. Not over $200 cool, but cool none the less!

[michael]

It's hard to tell that the coin has been modified when the lid is closed.

 

As for opium story, that's just some hype that people have used to sell these pieces. Most of the time they were used for the purpose shown in the eBay offering - they were used to house pictures of loved ones.

 

 

(thumbs u (thumbs u billjones summed it up well