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.
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5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. pair, brilliant color on bright white paper, mathematically perfect centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIR OF THE 1914 5-CENT PERF 10 FLAT PLATE COIL, SCOTT 447, GRADED GEM 100 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE ONLY PAIR TO ACHIEVE THIS PERFECT GRADE.
With 1987 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100; SMQ $3,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a Scott 447 pair and it is shared by no others
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color and detailed impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Golden Oak", with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00), only four have graded higher
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color and detailed impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $750.00)
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. pair, intense shade on bright paper, beautiful centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2000 P.F. and 2000 and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00), only one pair has graded higher to date
5c Blue, Coil (447). Mint N.H. pair, choice centering and margins, deep rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine, with 2019 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $425.00)