Where can one get an opium dollar type trade dollar that is also called a called coin box which is hinged to open?

Answer 1

This is a rare item, almost never seen at coin shows, worth about $300 or more.

You could try searching on eBay -- you might get lucky.

I have one if anyone is interested. it's the coolest coin i have. i want $499 for mine as there is an engraving on the inside that says "Papa 1890" and has the original picture cover inside. no picture. this one also closes very tightly and snug. it is the best example i have ever seen anywhere else. one press of the thumbnail on one side of the rim on the reverse, and pop, it pops open perfectly. very awesome design and still works perfectly to this day. the coin itself is an 1878 S Trade Dollar and i would grade it about an VF which is actually a high grade for these opium dollars. typically all the others ive seen have been fine or below, but usually not below VG. you can contact me through ebay under the store name 2unique4antique. i'm not a dealer, just have an ebay store where i sell a few things.