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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cpm9ball, post: 890431, member: 24633&quot;]I already knew the answer, but I was hoping this question might arouse the interest of others. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yes, the 98-O, 03-O and 04-O, as well, were considered very scarce in Mint State until the GSA Audit revealed that the Treasury was holding tens of thousands of them in their vault.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It caused quite a stir, particularly among dealers and collectors who had until that time paid substantial premiums to acquire Mint State specimens. Although I can&#039;t cite specific documentation, I had been told long ago by some old-time dealers that a concerted effort was made by some of the dealers to acquire these bags and pay them out gradually because a flood of them in the market would have had a huge negative impact on the values of the coins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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