We have to keep in mind though, that if this fake dollar, 1913 currency system is failing and ending, we would be forced to cash out all stock positions in brokerage accounts, and wire all the funds to Internet precious metals dealers that are authorized US Mint buyers, and take delivery of physical Gold and Silver USA Eagles.
However, waiting too long on this, we all know, the prices will be crazy and not much available. Not too many people would be wanting to sell even at PM high prices and trade for fake US fed note cash in a failing currency.
Re lower share prices, this could simply be a pause of buying, no at market buy bids, but just low offer bids, from bulls, NOT a selling frenzy. However a nervous holder would take low offers to make himself and the bullish buyer happy.
I’ve noticed some older Gold Eagles have a big premium over spot and over new 2020 Eagles prices possibly reflecting low mintage numbers and climbing collector values on older Gold Eagles. I didn’t look into Silver Eagles, but APMEX shows all the prices.