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 Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE IT.
Ex Dr. DeBroff. With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $3,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is the only example to achieve it. SMQ value is far too low, especially given the low Population Report numbers at the highest grades. We sold the only example graded 98 Jumbo for $15,500 hammer in 2010 (as the highest grade awarded at the time), and the last example graded 98 we sold (population of five) brought more than the SMQ value of this 100.
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, perfectly centered with unusually wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS DESIRABLE GRADE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $3,250.00). This is the highest grade awarded and it is the only example to achieve it. SMQ value is far too low, especially given the low population report numbers at higher grades. We sold the only example graded 98 Jumbo for $15,500 hammer in 2010, and the last example graded 98 we sold (population of five) brought more than the SMQ value of this 100.
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, perfectly centered with Jumbo margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS STUNNING STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE IN ANY CATEGORY AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,800.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded to date in any category and the only example to achieve this grade.
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., brilliant color, essentially perfectly centered on bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2005 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,350.00). Only two stamps grade higher (one at 98J, one at 100) and only five others share this grade. The much higher priced Scott 404, with far fewer stamps issued, has nine graded 98 or higher
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., brilliant color, essentially perfectly centered, long and full perforations all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PERF 10 PANAMA-PACIFIC ISSUE, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
P.S.E. Encapsulated (Superb 98; SMQ $2,350.00). Only two have graded higher (one at 98J, one at 100) and only five others share this grade. The much higher priced Scott 404, with far fewer stamps issued, has ten graded 98 or higher
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., excellent centering and much wider margins than typically found, attractive color, Extremely Fine Gem, this is one of the most difficult stamp of all the Panama-Pacific issue to find in this premium Mint N.H. quality, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,400.00), only two grade higher and six equal, the much higher priced Scott 404, with far fewer stamps issued, has nine graded 98 or higher
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,350.00), only two have graded higher
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., brilliant color and crisp impression, perfectly centered with wide margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PANAMA-PACIFIC PERF 10 ISSUE GRADED SUPERB 98 P.S.E.
With 1992 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,850.00 as 98). Only two examples have graded higher and only five others share this grade
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., brilliant color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,000.00), only seven grade higher and three share this grade
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., brilliant color and detailed impression, wonderfully well-centered with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $950.00 as 95, $2,800.00 as 98), only seven have graded higher to date
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H., phenomenal color which jumps off of the paper, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $950.00 as 95, $2,800.00 as 98)
2c Panama-Pacific, Perf 10 (402). Mint N.H. with wide bottom selvage, particularly nice centering, lovely pastel shade, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $300.00)