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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11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with absolutely enormous margins all around, long and even perforations, deep rich color on bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF SCOTT 473 IN EXISTENCE. IT IS GRADED GEM 100 JUMBO BY P.S.E. -- THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.
Ex "Golden State". With 1989 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Gem 100 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 100, SMQ $5,000.00 as 100). One is graded 100 (we have never offered it) and the next highest grade is 98.
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep shade on bright paper, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1991 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00), only two grade higher (one at 100, one at 100J)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color, exceptional centering with wide margins, bright and fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00), only two grade higher
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color, outstanding margins and perfect centering, bright and fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00), only two have graded higher
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,850.00), only two grade higher
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H. with wide left selvage, deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00), only two have graded higher (one 100 and one 100J, we have never offered either) and only ten others share this desirable grade
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color, outstanding margins and centering on bright paper
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 11-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 473, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2017 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00). Only two have graded higher and five others share this desirable grade. This is the highest grade we have offered in one of our auctions.
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright paper, perfectly centered
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A GORGEOUS MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 11-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 473, WHICH IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,000.00). Only two have graded higher and five others share this desirable grade. This is the highest grade we have offered in one of our auctions.
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression on bright paper, almost perfectly centered with unusually wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED 11-CENT FRANKLIN, SCOTT 473. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.
With 1991 P.F. certificate as pair and 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,850.00). Only two others share this lofty grade, and only one has graded higher (100J)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., huge Jumbo margins and almost perfectly centered, deep intense color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $950.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and near perfect centering, intense color on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $575.00 as 95, $2,000.00 as 98)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins and precise centering, intense color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1993 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $600.00 as 95, $2,150.00 as 98)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., huge Jumbo margins and almost perfectly centered, deep intense color on bright white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $790.00 as 95, $2,650.00 as 98)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H. with top plate no. 7498 selvage, deep rich color, beautiful centering with Jumbo margins on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $790.00 as 95, $2,650.00 as 98)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2015 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color on post office fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color on fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2005 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., deep rich color on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, with 2010 P.F. (as a block) and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., wide margins and precisely centered, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp from the scarcer unwatermarked series, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $600.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H. with bottom plate no. 7504 selvage, flawlessly centered, magnificent deep rich color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,150.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H., wide margins and precisely centered, deep rich color, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp from the scarcer unwatermarked series, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00)
11c Dark Green (473). Mint N.H. with plate no. 7504 at bottom, beautiful balanced margins and marvelous color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $960.00)