Price History for US Scott 245 in OG 75 Grade
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$5.00 Columbian (245). From the lower right corner of the pane with full corner sheet margins, original gum, lightly hinged, perfect centering, intense shade and proof-like impression, we must note that the perfs between stamp and selvage at right are slightly reinforced, a small natural wood fiber inclusion on back, small thin spot at extreme edge of right selvage -- none of these have any bearing on the grade of the stampEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING CORNER SHEET-MARGIN, ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN. THIS MAGNIFICENT STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
For many collectors, acquisition of the $5.00 Columbian represents the ultimate achievement in classic philately. When issued in 1893, this was the highest denomination and first $5.00 United States stamp. The high total face value of the dollar value Columbians represented a very significant expense to collectors and therefore sales were slow. This stamp, with its perfect centering and corner margin selvage is a fitting capstone to a superb set of Columbians.
From our 1988 Rarities of the World sale as a horizontal pair. With 1993 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, Superb 98; SMQ $15,700.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date in the P.S.E. Population Report in any category and only two others share this grade.
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, very lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
Ex Dr. Killien and Merlin. With 1988 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ 9,000.00). Only four grade higher (all 98, we have not offered any since 2009). Seven others share this grade, but this is the only example we have offered since 2016. By way of comparison, the highest grade awarded to a Mint N.H. copy is 95, which has an SMQ value of $85,000.00. This is a phenomenal stamp for someone who values centering over gum.
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, very lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
Ex Dr. Killien and Merlin. With 1988 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ 9,000.00). Only three have graded higher (all 98)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and detailed impression on crisp paper, choice centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1990 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $6,750.00 as 95, $16,500.00 as 98). Only three have graded higher (all at 98) and only five others share this desirable grade. As another indication of the desirability of this stamp, it was featured as the sole item on the front covers of Siegel Sale 385 (Dec. 8, 1970) and a March 5, 1990 Bennett catalogue (copies of covers accompany)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, very lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1988 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $7,250.00 as 95, $16,250.00 as 98). Only three have graded higher.
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2011 P.S.E. (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00) and 2017 P.F. certificates
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1974 P.F. and 2019 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,750.00). The highest grade awarded is a 98.
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,750.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and impression, wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $7,250.00). The highest grade awarded to date is a 98.
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1991 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $9,550.00).
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, intense shade and proof-like impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN. THIS WONDERFUL STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $9,550.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and detailed impression, beautiful centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,700.00)
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and proof-like impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, single small hinge mark, detailed impression on bright paper, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1990 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and proof-like impression, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression on bright white paper, choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,500.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptionally well-centered, strong shade with clear impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,950.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, single small hinge mark, detailed impression on bright paper, well-proportioned marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1990 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $3,950.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, almost perfectly centered, fresh, intense shadeEXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.
With 1991 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $3,950.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression, well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,800.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, perfectly centered with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1994 P.F. certificate. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90)
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, detailed impression on fresh paper, choice centering with balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,250.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression on bright white paper, choice centering with balanced margins, single shorter perf at top rightEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,200.00)
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$5.00 Black, Columbian (245). Original gum, detailed impression, fresh and Very Fine, with 1983 A.P.S., 2000 P.F. and 2020 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $2,500.00)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, intense shade, well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $2,500.00).
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $2,600.00).
$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, well-proportioned marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 2012 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, VF 80; SMQ $2,600.00).
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum, choice centering, Very Fine, P.S.E. encapsulated (OGph, F-VF 75; SMQ $1,650.00)