Three things to keep in mind when looking at the above results (unsolds are not included):
It is important to look at the individual data points listed below. Price swings up may be due to varieties such as broken hat or other positives such as cancels. Price swings down may be due to factors such as faults on items that would have graded higher if they were sound, and may not be considered as desirable as a sound copy in this grade.
When looking at multiple grades on the graph, grades with the same population numbers may show overlapping.
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5c Yellow Brown (205). Wide margins and mathematically perfect centering, light handstamp cancel leaves design fully visible
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1882 5-CENT GARFIELD, SCOTT 205, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS ONLY USED EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE, WITH NONE HIGHER.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is shared by no other used examples
5c Yellow Brown (205). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, crisp impression, light strike of duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $650.00 as 98), this is the only example to achieve this grade, which is the highest awarded
5c Yellow Brown (205). Perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, deep rich color and detailed impression on bright paper, neat duplex cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2016 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $850.00), only two grade higher (at 98J and 100) and one other shares this grade
5c Yellow Brown (205). Rich color and detailed impression, beautiful centering, unobtrusive cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $650.00), only one has graded higher (at 98J) and none share this grade
5c Yellow Brown (205). Intense shade and impression on bright paper, bold grid cancel, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00), only three have graded higher
5c Yellow Brown (205). Huge Jumbo margins, light cork cancel, detailed impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1998 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo), with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $325.00 as 95, $650.00 as 98), only two examples have graded higher and only one other shares this grade
5c Yellow Brown (205). Huge Jumbo margins, light cancel leaves design clearly visible, detailed impression, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $245.00 as 95, $620.00 as 98), only one example has graded higher to date (at 98) and only one other shares this grade
5c Yellow Brown (205). Crisp impression, excellent centering with wide and balanced margins, New York circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $350.00)