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.
At the time of an auction, the SMQ value has already been published and is available to bidders. Increases or decreases in SMQ value prior to the auction may affect the price realized.
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2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., brilliant color, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1903 ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
With 2014 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $5,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and the only to achieve this perfect grade.
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1902 ISSUE GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
Ex "Elite", "Westchester" and Merlin. With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,950.00). Only one grades higher (at 100, realized $6,500 hammer in our 2016 "Hanover" sale) and one other shares this desirable grade (we haven't offered the other).
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins, long and full perforations
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1902 ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,000.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and the only example to achieve this grade.
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, ex Merlin, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00), only four have graded higher and only five others share this grade
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and exquisite centering, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $550.00), only four have graded higher
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 95, $2,000.00 as 98), only three have graded higher
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 as 95, $2,250.00 as 98), only two have graded higher to date, and only five others share this grade
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $435.00 as 95, $2,250.00 as 98), only two have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and exquisite centering, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $435.00 as 95, $2,250.00 as 98)
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., intense shade and impression, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $670.00 as 95, $2,800.00 as 98), only two have graded higher to date and only five others share this grade
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., beautiful margins and exquisite centering, bright vivid color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $670.00 as 95, $2,800.00 as 98)
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 1999 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $640.00 as 95, $2,450.00 as 98), only one has graded higher to date, and only three others share this grade
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., radiant color, unusually wide margins, virtually perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2001 P.F. certificate, with 2001 and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $445.00 as 95, $1,150.00 as 98), only one stamp has received a higher grade from P.S.E., this is one of only two certified as 95J
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $425.00), only eight have graded higher
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins, vivid color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $435.00)
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H., unusually wide margins and exquisite centering, vivid color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $540.00)
2c Carmine (301). Mint N.H. with part bottom imprint selvage, large Jumbo margins, vibrant color on crisp paper, Extremely Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate for block of six (bottom left stamp) and 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $160.00 as 90, $670.00 as 95)