There is a thread over in the general talk section on here regarding the high prices/market manipulation from heritage/Video Games. Makes you wonder if that's whats going on with ancients, especially with comments like above with Cockroach *he's everywhere* Gordy III coinage. Links to the subject seems like it could fit all collectables right now. https://kotaku.com/youtuber-accuses-million-dollar-retro-game-sales-of-bei-1847557296 https://www.cgmagonline.com/2021/08/30/heritage-auctions-wata-retro-scam/
I hate the prongs too. On large coins quarter size and up there ok but, anything smaller tends to be distracting. A 3 cent silver in an edge view holder drive me nuts. I tend tp focus on the prongs and the prongs tend to cover details.