Based on what the $10 strikes have done vs. the price of silver, history should repeat itself on the $200's. As the price of spot goes higher the rarity value of the strikes reacts inversely. Unfortunately, as silver goes higher it has a double-edged sword affect on our hobby. Strikes get melted which means less supply and less interest, and some hobbyists in these tough times are forced to sell certain strikes.
A $200 strike with 100 minted (four q king and queen) used to trade for $500 5 years ago. If silver goes above $50 there will be very little collector value and almost all strikes will go for spot.
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