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<p>[QUOTE="TreasureSlugN1851, post: 2048546, member: 72934"]Lets put it this way... true rare numismatic coinage/artifacts have out performed bullion on every level for the last 50 years... with that being said.</p><p><br /></p><p>the MS65 GSA Morgan dollars were $$480-525 two years ago... when silver was $48-$50/ounce. Now that silver is trading $14-17 these Morgan dollars are going for $600-700... go figure...</p><p><br /></p><p>Now as far as newer... less numismatic rare historical numismatic coins... we calls these SPEC coins... because lots of speckies... or speculators acquire these thinking they are going to gain in value based on their rarity... NOT the case, most modern coins they make millions and millions of and will on a rare occurance will detach from they basil weight in metal.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you want to buy bullion... buy bullion knowing its very volatile. You should not pay attention to the everyday fluctuation of it... set a time period to give yourself or hold it forever... </p><p><br /></p><p>a second market is Generics... bullion coins mostly that trade at a premium... for instance the $20 gold St Gaudens double eagle... the common dates in MS63 have a 10 year trading average of 38% over spot gold... when that spread narrows... 19-24% its buying time... because these St Gaudens when gold spikes in the past have seen 60-80% over spot value. Sling shot affect. Generics trade at a premium over spot and are certified... I wouldnt buy them non certified... as with Numismatics as well.. buy the rarest pieces in the highest quality you can afford, and hang onto it!</p><p><br /></p><p>numismatics... 3 key ingredients. Rarity, popularity, and historical significance!</p><p>those 3 key ingredients= good wealth preservation.</p><p><br /></p><p>some of these artifacts/coins/bars that are historical see incredible appreciation!</p><p><br /></p><p>If you are a doomsdayer i would advise acquiring maybe 20% of your portfolio just for junk silver/gold you can barter with... but dont base your entire PM portfolio on this... you wont get anywhere near the juice squeezed as you would see buying good quality lemons![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TreasureSlugN1851, post: 2048546, member: 72934"]Lets put it this way... true rare numismatic coinage/artifacts have out performed bullion on every level for the last 50 years... with that being said. the MS65 GSA Morgan dollars were $$480-525 two years ago... when silver was $48-$50/ounce. Now that silver is trading $14-17 these Morgan dollars are going for $600-700... go figure... Now as far as newer... less numismatic rare historical numismatic coins... we calls these SPEC coins... because lots of speckies... or speculators acquire these thinking they are going to gain in value based on their rarity... NOT the case, most modern coins they make millions and millions of and will on a rare occurance will detach from they basil weight in metal. If you want to buy bullion... buy bullion knowing its very volatile. You should not pay attention to the everyday fluctuation of it... set a time period to give yourself or hold it forever... a second market is Generics... bullion coins mostly that trade at a premium... for instance the $20 gold St Gaudens double eagle... the common dates in MS63 have a 10 year trading average of 38% over spot gold... when that spread narrows... 19-24% its buying time... because these St Gaudens when gold spikes in the past have seen 60-80% over spot value. Sling shot affect. Generics trade at a premium over spot and are certified... I wouldnt buy them non certified... as with Numismatics as well.. buy the rarest pieces in the highest quality you can afford, and hang onto it! numismatics... 3 key ingredients. Rarity, popularity, and historical significance! those 3 key ingredients= good wealth preservation. some of these artifacts/coins/bars that are historical see incredible appreciation! If you are a doomsdayer i would advise acquiring maybe 20% of your portfolio just for junk silver/gold you can barter with... but dont base your entire PM portfolio on this... you wont get anywhere near the juice squeezed as you would see buying good quality lemons![/QUOTE]
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