bobh Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Here's a link to the page on the PCGS website: http://www.pcgs.com/prices/PriceGuideDetai...e=Gold+Buffalos Very interesting to compare prices in the MS-69 and MS-70 columns for the different issues (only the $50 gold buffs). I own two of the regular strike issues, one 2006 and the other 2008 (i.e., neither is "first strike (FS)", and neither is a proof). While there is a small price hike for 2006 in MS-70 against MS-69 ($250), the corresponding increase for 2008 is $1,350! That's more than double the inherent gold value! Can anyone give an exact (or even plausible) explanation for this? Is it mintage numbers? One would expect the increase to "trickle down" to lower grades as well, but that is obviously not the case. I wonder just how many buff's got a grade of MS-63? Anybody have a population report handy for these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 When they go less than MS-69 they are little more than bullion. It is the only way I can seem to buy platinum lately. MS-67 only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoneyeagles Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Here are some numbers for you 2006 PCGS First Strike Buffalo gold 1 oz MS69: 49,811 coins (Total coins minted by US mint: 337,012) 2007 PCGS First Strike Buffalo gold 1 oz MS69: 9,554 coins (Total coins minted by US mint: 136,503) 2008 PCGS First Strike Buffalo gold 1 oz MS69: 5, 915 coins (Total coins minted by US mint: 189,500) 2008 W PCGS First Strike Buffalo gold 1 oz MS69: 244 coins (Total coins minted by US mint: 9,427) The MS70's, are even less than these numbers.... The 1 oz, 2008 W, had less than the number of first strikes in MS69...Same for each year But not as drastic as the 08W Here are the 70's 2006 PCGS MS70: 3337 2007 $50 MS70 First Strike: 843 That is all I have for now...I can't find the 08 W mintage numbers or first strike population numbers But you see, buffalos in general have gotten out of control, with the extremely low population of the First Strikes, in 2008. The $5 at MS70 sells near $600 now!!!! The issue price was $129!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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