Price History for US Scott 213 in OGnh 85 Grade
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- 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.
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2c Green (213). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE FINEST EXTANT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1887 2-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. THIS STAMP IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE.
With 1997 P.F. and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ, SMQ $5,100.00 as 98J). This is the highest grade awarded and no others share it. The next-highest is a single example graded 98J (realized $6,000 hammer in our 2016 "Hanover" sale), followed by a single example graded 95J (never offered in our sales) followed by a few graded 95. The low population numbers at the higher end of the scale is an excellent indication for how rare this is in such superb condition.
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2c Green (213). Mint N.H. with top part imprint selvage, intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1887 2-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex "Hanover". With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $5,100.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100) and this is the only example to achieve this grade.
2c Green (213). Mint N.H. with top part imprint selvage, intense shade and impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 1887 2-CENT AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE. THIS REMARKABLE STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY STAMP TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $5,100.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve it. The next-highest grade is a 95.
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2c Green (213). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1977 P.F. and 2023 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), only three grade higher
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., almost perfect centering, enhanced corner perf at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Extremely Fine, with clear 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., almost perfect centering, enhanced corner perf at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, appears Extremely Fine, with clear 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., deep rich color, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), only three have graded higher
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2001 P.F. (for a block) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00), only two have been graded higher
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, P.S.E. encapsulated (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00), only one has graded higher to date and only four others share this grade
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2c Green (213). Mint N.H., radiant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $335.00 as 90, $950.00 as 95)
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., radiant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2002 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $460.00 as 90, $1,350.00 as 95), only three have graded higher to date and this is the only example to achieve this grade.
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2c Green (213). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., rich color, beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., warm shade, balanced margins all around, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., intense shade, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00)
2c Green (213). Mint N.H., deep rich color, choice centering with wide margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $460.00), only two examples have graded higher to date
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2c Green (213). Mint N.H., attractively centered with vivid color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $295.00)