Price History for Scott 240 in OG 95 Grade
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color and proof-like impression, mathematically precise centering with wide margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND ONE OF ONLY TWO TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100; SMQ $8,750.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any condition category and only one other example has equaled this grade (a Mint N.H. copy).
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color and proof-like impression, mathematically precise centering with wide margins, long and full perforations all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE AND ONE OF ONLY TWO TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $3,500.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date in any category and only one other example has achieved this grade (a Mint N.H. copy).
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $5,200.00). Only two original gum stamps have graded higher (one hinged at 100J and one Mint N.H. at 100) and only one other shares this lofty grade (also hinged)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, single hinge mark, deep rich color and proof-like impression, Jumbo margins and essentially perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $5,200.00). Only two original gum stamps have been graded higher (one hinged at 100J and one Mint N.H. at 100) and only one other shares this lofty grade (also hinged)
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, with bottom part imprint selvage, deep rich color, Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO-MARGINED LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, with bottom part imprint selvage, deep rich color, Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JUMBO-MARGINED LIGHTLY HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,150.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, very lightly hinged, with part imprint selvage at bottom, deep rich color, Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A JUMBO-MARGINED ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,650.00 as 95, $3,500.00 as 98)
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on crisp paper, exceptionally choice centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a handsome stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,600.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color on crisp paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a particularly handsome example, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,600.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,650.00), a difficult denomination to obtain in the higher grades, only six have graded higher
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color and detailed impression, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,650.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, unusually choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, extraordinarily well-centered, intense shade, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00)
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely margins and centering, dark color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $725.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, some natural gum skips, excellent centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $725)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $725.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, Extremely Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $750.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, rich color, well-balanced margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $775.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, long thin hinge mark at top and smaller mark just below, crisp impression on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $800.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, rich color and detailed impression, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $800.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, beautiful wide margins and intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, indescribably intense color, the blackest Slate Blue we have ever seen, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $850.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely margins and nearly perfectly centered, intense shade, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $850.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, handsome centering and strong shade, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $850.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, choice wide margins and excellent centering, intense color, Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate (OGph, XF 90)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely margins and centering, exceptionally dark color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,050.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00)
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50c Columbian (240). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, wide margins and beautiful centering, intense shade, Extremely Fine, with 2000 P.F. (as Mint N.H.) and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $575.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85), with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $575.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, barely hinged, exceptionally well-centered, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $575.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, attractively centered, fresh, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $620.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered with wide top and bottom margins, intense shade, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $620.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF-XF 85; SMQ $620.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, nearly perfect centering, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $780.00)
50c Columbian (240). Original gum, handsome margins and centering with fabulous intense color, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $780.00)