Price History for US Scott 245 in NG/RG/D-POG 70 Grade
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Slightly disturbed original gum, intense deep shade and detailed impression, outstanding 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 2009 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $9,000.00). Only three have graded higher (all at 98) and only six others share this desirable grade
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$5.00 Columbian (245). Original gum which is called slightly disturbed only on most recent certificate, intense shade and proof-like impression, outstanding centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE $5.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE.
With 1994 and 2007 P.F. certificates as "previously hinged" (XF-Superb 95). With 2015 P.S.E. certificate stating "slightly disturbed o.g." (DOG, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,500.00 for original gum)
$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). With bottom letter "D D" selvage, disturbed original gum, h.r. (we would have called it slightly disturbed), detailed impression, few perf separations at bottom sensibly reinforced (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Fine, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, F 70; SMQ $1,200.00 as original gum and $500.00 as no gum)
$5.00 Columbian (245). Disturbed original gum, h.r., crisp impression, tiny thin speck at top right, Very Fine appearance, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (DOG, Fine 70; SMQ $ 1,350.00)