Fake slabs, right ??
I don't think it could get an MS-66. MS-65 it would be weak for the grade but I could see that sticking. But not 66.
Gold is getting hit as the 10-year Treasury bond decisively crosses 4%. We're at 4.12% as I type this. Some people are saying we could be headed...
This coin is apparently NOT a member of the WF Hoard.
It seems logical. Anonymity is often sought by these collectors because they tend to be private AND if they are on the hunt for more trophy coins...
SDBs -- private or in a bank -- can be accessed by people you don't want to:...
The thing was that 2015-2019 was 5+ years after a spike to $45 an ounce. So you had YEARS of FALLING prices and lack of demand/interest in...
They were facing increased backlog of coins because submissions have apparently gone up a ton. Not sure what coins they are seeing (gold, silver,...
You can always look at pre-1933 U.S. Gold like Saints.
What is strange is that the bid-ask spreads for gold builion coins (at least at my LCS) are pretty reasonable. Maybe 4-5% on a less-liquid coin....
Are you saying that there is a structural increase in DEMAND that is leading to the permanent premium boost ? Also...were the $1 premiums when...
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