Coin Hog,
I believe the 10,000 number is only the reverse proof gold eagles sold in the 20th anniversary set ($2,610 from the mint that sold out in 24 hours or so). These are the sets going for about $4,000 or more on
ebay right now. Some PF70 graded reverse proof coins are going for as much as $5,000 to $6,000 for just that one coin.
And I think all the coins will grade out at least MS/PF 69. The key is hoping to buy a set and getting it graded to a 70. I think that's what all these dealers do. Buy a bunch and hope to get a big percentage graded 70 instead of 69.
The Silver Eagle reverse proof coins show a mintage of $250,000 on the U.S. mints website. Here is the link to that page:
http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wc...ory_rn=12738The price Coin Vault is charging sounds about right for their extra hyped up inventory. Anything they sell should be about 1/2 to 2/3 cheaper other places.
I do think those silver reverse proofs will be of some value in the future, just not nearly as much as the gold ones. I ordered a couple of them, but I might buy a couple more. I really like the American Eagle coins. Very beautiful coins.
