Price History for US Scott 440 in OGnh 98 Grade
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color, mathematically perfect centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1915 50-CENT PERF 10 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED FRANKLIN ISSUE IS GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS REMARKABLE GRADE.
According to Johl, this stamp was current for only a little over a year. Dealers at the time, who were already loaded to financial capacity, did not stock up on this stamp while it was current, probably due to its high face value, so less are available to collectors.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $27,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and no others share this grade. The next-highest grade is 98.
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., brilliant color on bright paper, unusually choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 440. THIS STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $12,000.00). Only one grades higher.
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color, essentially perfect centering on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 440. THIS STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $12,000.00). Only one grades higher (at 100, realized $18,000 hammer in our 2016 "Hanover" sale) and only six others share this desirable grade.
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color, essentially perfect centering on post-office fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 440. THIS STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. ONLY ONE GRADES HIGHER.
With 2007 and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $12,000.00). Only one grades higher (at 100, realized $18,000 hammer in our 2016 "Hanover" sale) and only six others share this desirable grade.
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color on crisp paper, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 440. THIS STAMP IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. ONLY ONE HAS GRADED HIGHER.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $12,000.00). Only one has graded higher (at 100, realized $18,000 hammer in our recent Hanover sale) and only five others share this desirable grade. These population statistics have not changed in four years
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins, long and full perforationsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $12,000.00). Only one has graded higher.
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE IN WHAT IS PROBABLY THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE. THIS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2002 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $16,400.00). Only one other has achieved this grade, which is the highest awarded to date.
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 WATERMARKED FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THE HIGHER GRADES, THIS HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- A STAMP OF GREAT BEAUTY.
With 1999 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $5,750.00 as 95, $13,000.00 as 98). This is the only example awarded this grade, and only seven have graded higher
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THE HIGHER GRADES, THIS HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- A STAMP OF GREAT BEAUTY.
With 1999 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $6,000.00 as 95, $13,100.00 as 98). This is the only example awarded this grade, and only seven have graded higher to date.
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THE HIGHER GRADES, THIS HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- A STAMP OF GREAT BEAUTY.
With 1999 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $8,800.00 as 95, $20,500.00 as 98). This is the only example awarded this grade, and only four have graded higher to date (all at 98)
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., bright color, outstanding centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 WATERMARKED FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,250.00).
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., bright color, outstanding centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 WATERMARKED FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440.
With 1994 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,250.00).
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., pretty shade, gorgeous centeringEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT PERF 10 WATERMARKED FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN THE HIGHER GRADES.
With 1994 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,750.00).
50c Violet (440). Barest trace of hinging at bottom left despite two certificates as Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2002 and 2006 P.S.E. certificates as Mint N.H. (XF-Superb 95; SMQ value for hinged $1,150.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., radiant color on post-office fresh paper, unusually choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 440.
With 2002 and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $8,800.00). Only six have graded higher to date.
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., vivid color on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,850.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., well-centered with balanced margins, attractive color, Extremely Fine, with 1975 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,850.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., well-centered with balanced margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,850.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., well-centered with balanced margins, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 1975 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $1,850.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., particularly well-centered, fresh color, Extremely Fine, with 2000 and 2006 P.F. and 2006 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $2,000.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., vivid color on bright paper, choice centering, Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,200.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., very well-centered with lovely margins, pretty pastel color, fresh and brightEXTREMELY FINE. A VERY DIFFICULT HIGH-VALUE WASHINGTON-FRANKLIN ISSUE TO FIND CENTERED AND IN MINT NEVER-HINGED POST OFFICE CONDITION.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,600.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE SINGLE-LINE WATERMARKED 50-CENT PERF 10 FRANKLIN ISSUE.
With 2003 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $3,250.00)
50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., pretty pastel color, choice centering with wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 50-CENT FRANKLIN ISSUE, SCOTT 440.
With 1995 P.F. and 2004 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., pretty shade on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00 as 85, $2,050.00 as 90)
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H., bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,500)
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50c Violet (440). Mint N.H. with left plate no. 7057 selvage, pretty shade, vertical indent in paper at far edge of selvage (from edge of printing plate and not mentioned on certificate), Very Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; SMQ $1,050.00)