Even as gold bullion faces pressure from a strong dollar and rising rate expectations, the rare coin market continues to show exceptional strength—both in the U.S. and internationally.

Recent auctions delivered impressive results across a wide range of price points:

Recent U.S. Auction Highlights

· $256,200 – 1796/5 Half Eagle (NGC MS64)

· $201,300 – 1879 Flowing Hair Stella (NGC PR65 Cameo)

· $164,700 – 1825 Quarter Eagle (NGC MS66)

· $109,800 – 1904 Proof Liberty Double Eagle (PCGS PR64 Cameo)

· $146,400+ – Multiple small S.S. Central America gold ingots

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These results confirm three key trends:

· The rare coin market is globally strong

· Opportunities exist across multiple price levels

· Demand extends well beyond only the highest-end rarities

Gold Outlook Still Positive

While bullion has softened in the short term, major institutions remain bullish:

· UBS: ~$5,900 target

· Goldman Sachs: ~$5,400 target

This suggests current weakness may be temporary, not structural. Here at Finest Known, our sales volume has increased significantly with lower prices. The liquidation of gold bullion had increased with gold over $5,000, but this has come down…way down.

Additionally, there has been a large amount of trading gold bullion coins and bars for rare coins, suggesting that collectors and investors continue to desire exposure to tangibles.

Economic Risks Are Building

At the same time, warning signs are emerging:

· Oil surged to $115 per barrel in recent days

· Rising credit delinquencies signal consumer stress

· U.S. debt continues to expand at an unsustainable pace, now over $39 trillion

Quietly the national debt has risen from $36 trillion on January 1, 2025, to over $39 trillion today. Nobody is talking about this accelerated pace in which our debt is growing, but it is a mounting problem. We expect to see our debt hit $40 trillion by the third quarter, or sooner.

Historically, these conditions have favored tangible assets. With current market strength and liquidity around the globe, we expect the market to remain robust for an extended period.

The Takeaway

Markets are sending mixed signals—but one trend seems clear: rare, tangible assets are in demand.

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