SCOTT 78a
GRADED Used 90

Sale Number 953, Lot Number 365, 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)24c Grayish Lilac (78a), 24c Grayish Lilac (78a)
Sale held Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Sale 953, Lot 365

Realized: $600

Details of Scott 78a graded Used 90 as of 2008-03-25
Number Graded Equal: 2
Number Graded Higher: 2
Highest Grade: 95
SMQ Value: $590

P.S.E. Population Report as of 2025-12-29

Scott No.
Den.
Cond.
Tot.
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
70J
75
75J
80
80J
85
85J
90
90J
95
95J
98
98J
100
100J
78a
24c
78
10
4
10
3
6
2
7
0
5
0
1
6
2
0
0
0
0
0
SMQ US
Scott No.
Den.
Cond.
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
70J
75
75J
80
80J
85
85J
90
90J
95
95J
98
98J
100
100J
78a
24¢
Used
-
-
-
-
-
$135
-
$250
-
$350
-
$475
$600
$850
$1,100
$2,000
$3,250
$5,000
-
-
-
-
-
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PSE Population report and SMQ pricing data provided by Professional Stamp Experts (P.S.E.)

Previous Sales at Siegel:

Sale
Sale Date
No. Graded
When Sold
SMQ
When Sold
Realized
Sale Number 1278, Lot Number 3241, 1861 Issue (Scott 62B-78)
2023-03-21
Details of Scott 78a graded Used 90 sold on 2023-03-21
No. Graded Equal: 10
No. Graded Higher: 4
SMQ: $1,000
Realized: $1,700
Sale Number 1247, Lot Number 148, 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 68-78)
2021-12-14
Details of Scott 78a graded Used 90 sold on 2021-12-14
No. Graded Equal: 9
No. Graded Higher: 4
SMQ: $1,000
Realized: $650
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Sale Number 1219, Lot Number 225, 1861-66 Issue, cont. (Scott 75-78c)
2020-04-08
Details of Scott 78a graded Used 90 sold on 2020-04-08
No. Graded Equal: 9
No. Graded Higher: 4
SMQ: $1,000
Realized: $550
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Sale Number 1174, Lot Number 39, 1861-68 Issues (Scott 63-97)
2018-03-07
Details of Scott 78a graded Used 90 sold on 2018-03-07
No. Graded Equal: 9
No. Graded Higher: 4
SMQ: $1,000
Realized: $700
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Sale Number 1068, Lot Number 107, 1861-68 Issues and 1875 Re-Issue
2014-04-30
Details of Scott 78a graded Used 90 sold on 2014-04-30
No. Graded Equal: 7
No. Graded Higher: 4
SMQ: $1,000
Realized: $750
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Sale Number 953, Lot Number 365, 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-78)
2008-03-25
Details of Scott 78a graded Used 90 sold on 2008-03-25
No. Graded Equal: 2
No. Graded Higher: 2
SMQ: $590
Realized: $600
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Things to keep in mind when looking at the above results (unsolds are not included):

  1. It is important to look at the individual data points listed above. 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.
  2. 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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