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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50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H., perfectly centered with wide margins all around, brilliant color on post-office fresh paper, long and full perforations all around
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS MARVELOUS STAMP REPRESENTS THE PINNACLE OF PERFECTION -- IT HAS BEEN AWARDED THE GRADE OF GEM 100 BY P.S.E. ONLY ONE OTHER HAS ACHIEVED THIS PERFECT GRADE.
With 2006 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,050.00 as 98)
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H. with selvage at right, brilliant color on bright paper, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1988 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,300.00), only four have graded higher and five others share this desirable grade, these are low numbers considering 237 have been graded
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins, flawless centering and pristine color
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL 50-CENT 1922 ISSUE MINT NEVER-HINGED SINGLES WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $2,300.00 for normal 98, unpriced in higher grades). Only two others are graded 98J (and two higher)
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, ex "Clipper City", with 2012 and 2017 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $925.00)
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $925.00), only nine have graded higher
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H., brilliant color, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,000.00), only six have graded higher
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H. with wide top plate no. F17480 selvage, strong color and beautifully balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $395.00)
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H., intense color on bright paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $690.00)
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H. with right selvage, flawless centering and lovely pastel color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $690.00)
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H. with plate no. 19144 at right, radiant color, choice centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2002 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $550.00)
50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H. with plate no. at right, pretty shade on bright paper, wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with copy of 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificate, with 2004 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $440.00), this is the highest grade awarded by P.S.E. to Scott 570