That was the “Saddle Ridge Hoard”, several cans in all, 1,427 coins, $27,980 face value, $2.5 million gold value, and $10 million numismatic value.
The problem (and it’s a good problem to have, I suppose) is there is no way to sell those types of coins, in such good condition, rare dates, without attracting attention. One or two or three, sure. But you start making a regular routine of selling “Best Known in Existence” rare date US gold coins on eBay or whatever ... Somebody will start asking questions.
I imagine they were fit to be tied wondering what to do! LOL
The prior owners sued them? I didn’t hear that. Ha ha. Sorry Charlie.
The problem ...is there is no way to sell those types of coins, in such good condition, rare dates, without attracting attention...
Melt them. $2.5 million in gold is worth more than $0 after you're forced to give it all back.