Price History for US Scott 153 in OG 85 Grade
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24c Purple (153). Original gum, incredible Jumbo margins and precise centering, beautiful bright colorEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. UNGRILLED ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 1986, 1999 P.F. and 2003 P.S.E. certificates (OG, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $9,250.00 as 95, unpriced in any higher grade). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no others.
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24c Purple (153). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color on crisp paper, gorgeous centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE. A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO FIND IN SUCH SUPERB CONDITION.
With 2003 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $9,250.00). Only one has graded higher (at 95J) and only three others share this desirable grade.
24c Purple (153). Original gum, marvelous intense shade and impression, essentially perfect centering with wide balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. UNGRILLED ISSUE IS RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN THIS SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 1986 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,800.00). This is one of three stamps to achieve this grade to date, with only one graded higher (95J), a statistic that has not changed in at least two years.
24c Purple (153). Original gum, marvelous intense shade and impression, essentially perfect centering with wide balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. UNGRILLED ISSUE IS RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN THIS SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM CONDITION.
With 1986 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $11,000.00). This is one of three stamps to achieve this grade to date, with only one graded higher (95J)
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24c Purple (153). Original gum, lovely bright color on fresh paper, balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE. A DIFFICULT ISSUE TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,900.00). Only five have been graded higher (highest is 95J).
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24c Purple (153). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering and margins, beautiful bright colorEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 1998 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,150.00)
24c Purple (153). Original gum, nicely balanced margins all around, beautiful depth of color, bright and freshEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY UNGRILLED ISSUE.
With 2003 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,100.00)