Price History for Scott 12 in Used 95J Grade
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5c Red Brown (12). Huge margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides, radiant color on bright paper, unobtrusive strikes of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The 5c stamp was issued in 1856, five years after the 1c, 3c and 12c values and one year after the 10c were issued. It was typically used to pay the 5c shore-to-ship rate for mail sent overseas and also in multiples for the 10c transcontinental or 15c U.S.-French treaty rates. The short time frame of use and its use for specific limited purposes means that supplies were limited.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $9,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by only three others.
5c Red Brown (12). C Relief, huge margins all around showing parts of three surrounding stamps, lightly cancelled by face-free circular datestamp, rich color and remarkably fresh and brightEXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 1856 5-CENT RED BROWN IN EXISTENCE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $9,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded, and only three others share it.
5c Red Brown (12). Enormous margins all around, including right interpane margin with trace of centerline, bright shade, face-free strike of circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $4,250.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and one of three to achieve it.
5c Red Brown (12). Position 91L1, D Relief, huge margins all around including bottom left corner sheet margins, rich color on fresh paper, town datestamp cancel falls entirely in the margin leaving the design unobscuredEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB CORNER-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE. THIS STAMP IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS ISSUE AND HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
The 5c stamp was issued in 1856, five years after the 1c, 3c and 12c values and one year after the 10c were issued. It was typically used to pay the 5c shore-to-ship rate for mail sent overseas and also in multiples for the 10c transcontinental or 15c U.S.-French treaty rates.
The plate used to print the 5c 1856 imperforate and its Type I perforated counterparts has never been fully reconstructed, due to the lack of multiples or significant plating marks. However, 5c stamps with imprints or corner sheet margins can be reliably plated. It is an extremely difficult stamp to obtain in sound condition from the corner-margin positions. We record only thirteen copies with part of the imprint and only about a half-dozen with corner margins. Of those, only one other shows a significant portion of both of the corner margins.
Ex Mayer. With 1983 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $4,250.00 as 98). Only two examples have achieved this desirable grade with none higher.
5c Red Brown (12). Huge margins all around incl. significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides, radiant color on bright paper, unobtrusive strikes of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $4,350.00 as 98)
5c Red Brown (12). Enormous margins all around incl. trace of guide line at right, bright shade, face-free strike of circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A PHENOMENAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $5,100.00 as 98)
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5c Red Brown (12). Enormous margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, lightly struck black and red circular datestamp cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, CANCELLED IN RED AND GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Signed A. Brun. With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,500.00). Only five grade higher (all at 98J)
5c Red Brown (12). Enormous margins all around, rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, lightly struck black and red cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
Signed A. Brun. With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,350.00). Only four have graded higher (all at 98J) and only six others share this exalted grade.
5c Red Brown (12). Enormous margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,350.00). Only four have graded higher (all at 98J) and only five others share this desirable grade.
5c Red Brown (12). Enormous margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at bottom, deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $4,350.00). Only four have graded higher (all at 98J) and only three others share this desirable grade.
5c Red Brown (12). Horizontal pair, choice even margins all around, deep rich color on fresh paper, central strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING PAIR OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO A PAIR.
Used pairs of this issue are readily available as some were used to pay the 10c over 3,000 miles domestic rate or they can be cut down from a strip of three that typically paid the 15c rate to France. However, they invariably have faults or margins that are cut in due to the close spacing between subjects on the plate. This pair, with full margins and completely sound, is very much the exception and is a wonderful condition rarity.
With 2001 and 2006 P.F. certificates. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; pairs unpriced in SMQ). This is only pair in the P.S.E. Population Report to achieve this grade with none higher.
5c Red Brown (12). A Relief from the top row of the plate, huge margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamp at left, radiant color, light strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1986 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $4,250.00). Only three have graded higher to date (all 98J) and only three others share this grade.
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5c Red Brown (12). Huge margins all around including left sheet margin, rich color on bright paper, face-free circular datestamp cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE.
Ex Mayer. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,850.00).
5c Red Brown (12). D Relief from the bottom row of the pane, huge margins all around including significant portion of adjoining stamps at sides, bright color, unobtrusive circular datestamp cancelsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,850.00). The highest grade awarded is a 98J
5c Red Brown (12). Huge margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides, radiant color on bright paper, unobtrusive circular datestamps and portion of red postmark at leftEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE AND STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE. A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE FOR THE PERFECTIONIST.
With 1999 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,850.00). We cannot explain why this was not graded Superb 98J.
5c Red Brown (12). Huge margins all around including significant portions of adjoining stamps at sides, radiant color on bright paper, unobtrusive circular datestamps and portion of red postmark at leftEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE AND STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE. A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE FOR THE PERFECTIONIST.
With 1999 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,850.00). We cannot explain why this was not graded Superb 98J.
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5c Red Brown (12). Large to huge margins including portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, rich color on bright paper, neat "Nov. 10" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1996 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins all around including part of adjoining stamp at left, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestamp leaves design clearly visible, bright shade and fresh, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large to huge margins, rich color, bold strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, ex "Clipper City", small red backstamp not mentioned on certificates, with 1981 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00).
5c Red Brown (12). Large even margins all around, brilliant color on fresh paper, neat town datestamp with "Falls", Extremely Fine Gem, a superb used example of the 5c 1856 Issue, scarce used outside of New Orleans, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large to huge margins, rich color, bold strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, small red backstamp not mentioned on certificates, with 1981 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00).
5c Red Brown (12). Large even margins all around, brilliant color on fresh paper, neat town datestamp with "Falls"EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Huge bottom left corner margins, deep rich color, town cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00)
5c Red Brown (12). B Relief, large to huge margins, rich color, lightly cancelled by New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB LARGE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE.
With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,000.00)
5c Red Brown (12). C Relief, large margins including right interpane and centerline margin, rich color, lightly cancelled by New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING CENTERLINE SHEET-MARGIN EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Ex Caspary. With 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,000.00). The grade and SMQ value for 95 does not factor the centerline margin into the equation.
5c Red Brown (12). Large to huge margins, deep rich color, light New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A LOVELY USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,000.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at left, intense shade and impression, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1856 5-CENT RED BROWN WITH HUGE EVEN MARGINS ON ALL SIDES. CONSERVATIVELY GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
In our opinion, this stamp should have been graded at least Superb 98. Unlike many examples of the 5c 1856, this stamp has evenly-cut, essentially parallel margins, forming a true rectangular frame around the perimeter of the design. We cannot imagine grading this stamp at any number less than 98. To draw your own conclusion, use Power Search to find other examples graded 95 or better, and make your comparison.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,900.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Huge bottom left corner margins, deep rich color, town cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A HUGE-MARGINED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,150.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large even margins all around, bright shade and detailed impression, unusual cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large to huge margins, rich color, bold strike of New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
Small red backstamp not mentioned on certificates. With 1981 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,850.00).
5c Red Brown (12). A Relief from the top row of the plate, large even margins all around, rich color on bright paper, lightly struck New Orleans circular datestampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,100.00)
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5c Red Brown (12). Enormous top and bottom margins including likely sheet margin at top and significant portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, rich color, town cancel, Extremely Fine, a striking stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,550.00)
5c Red Brown (12). D Relief, large to huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, neatly cancelled by black town circular datestamp and red grid leaving Jefferson's face unobscured, deep rich color and very fresh, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, ex Caspary, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,600.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Enormous top and bottom margins incl. likely sheet margin at top and significant portion of adjoining stamp at bottom, rich color, town cancel, Extremely Fine, a striking stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,325.00 as 90, $2,150.00 as 95)
5c Red Brown (12). Large to huge Jumbo margins showing parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, rich color, light Charleston S.C. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $1,200.00 as 90, $2,150.00 as 95)
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins showing parts of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, rich color, 1857 Charleston S.C. circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; $1,000.00 as 90, $2,150.00 as 95)
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5c Red Brown (12). Large margins, detailed impression on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,375.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Full to large margins all around, deep rich color on bright paper, lightly struck circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,375.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins all around, deep rich color on bright paper, light strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1985 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,375.00)
5c Red Brown (12). C Relief, large to huge margins showing part of adjoining stamp at left, rich color, lightly struck New Orleans circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,375.00), this is a very strong 90 and certainly comparable to several graded XF-Superb 95 in past years
5c Red Brown (12). B Relief, large even margins all around, lightly cancelled by red grid, bright color, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,375.00), considering the margin width and red cancel, this stamp is far more desirable than its numerical grade of 90 would indicate
5c Red Brown (12). Full to large margins all around, deep rich color, unobtrusive strike of circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
5c Red Brown (12 var). Large balanced margins, deep rich color, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1988 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
5c Deep Red Brown (12 var). Large margins, intense color in the darker of the two recognized shades, face-free cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF90; SMQ $1,350.00 as normal shade)
5c Red Brown (12). Ample to mostly large margins for this tightly spaced 1856 value, wonderful deep rich color and attractively cancelled by a red grid, clean impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT 1856 ISSUE CANCELLED IN RED.
With 2000 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,350.00 as used with a non-premium cancel)
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5c Red Brown (12). Massive margins all around incl. part of adjoining stamps at top and left and sheet margin at right, bright color and detailed impression, neat strike of New Orleans circular datestamp, very faint crease entirely in top left margin, Extremely Fine appearance, a huge stamp, accompanied by large piece from which this originated, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate, despite the minor crease they still graded this VF-XF 85 Jumbo
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5c Red Brown (12). Large margins to full, rich color, neat New Orleans circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $850.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins, rich color, light circular datestamp cancel leaves design clearly visible, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. and 2016 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $850.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large to full margins, bright color, light strike of red grid cancel, Very Fine and choice, scarce cancelled by anything other than a New Orleans circular datestamp, especially pretty with red cancels, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $825.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins, unobtrusive circular datestamp, pen ms. "70 70" notation on back, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $810.00)
5c Red Brown (12). Large margins, attractive large margins, neat New Orleans 1857 circular datestamp and red New York transit, fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,000.00 without premium for the red cancel)
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5c Red Brown (12). Well-proportioned margins, neat New Orleans circular datestamp, fresh color, Very Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (VF 80; SMQ $760.00)