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From the Austin Rare Coins & Bullion Team
With gold holding steady above $4,000 per ounce, most of the attention has been on bullion. However, this move in spot gold has quietly created one of the most compelling opportunities we have seen in the rare gold coin market.
As gold has climbed, many premium quality rare gold coins have simply not kept pace. In other words, the market prices of many higher grade rarities have not risen proportionately with melt value. As a result, a larger percentage of the price of these coins is now represented by intrinsic gold content. Premiums have compressed while gold has moved higher, and in our view this has created a meaningful value window for collectors and investors.
We believe certain areas of the market stand out right now:
Saint Gaudens Twenty Dollar Gold Pieces in Mint State 65 to Mint State 67. These classic United States issues have always been coveted in higher grades, yet current premiums remain historically low considering their condition and gold content.
Liberty Head Twenty Dollar Gold Coins in Mint State 64 and Mint State 65. Strong recognition, legitimate scarcity, and long-term collector demand position these coins well in the current environment.
Large, truly rare world gold coins such as 8 Escudos and 4 Escudos. These pieces combine historical significance with substantial intrinsic value and are currently trading at very attractive premiums. The surviving populations are incredible small as well.
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