On September 1, Stack's Bowers conducted a Rarities Night session in California as part of this firm's post-ANA World's Fair of Money® auction extravaganza.
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Coin Value History
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 [Type] XF45
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
XF45
PCGS
$108,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-1, High R.7, XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
XF45
PCGS
$144,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU-50 (PCGS). CMQ-X. OGH.
AU50
PCGS
$189,100
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU-50 (PCGS).
AU50
PCGS
$168,000
$2.50 1796 NO STARS.PCGS XF40
XF40
PCGS
$123,375
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
XF40
PCGS
$99,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
AU53
PCGS
$102,812
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS....
AU55
PCGS
$180,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS....
AU55
PCGS
$204,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars VF35 PCGS. ...
VF35
PCGS
$83,375
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, MS60 NGC. ...
MS60
NGC
$244,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU-58 (NGC).
AU58
NGC
$192,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$45,600
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-1. Rarity-7+. VG Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$28,800
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, MS62 PCGS....
MS62
PCGS
$492,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
MS63
PCGS
$990,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU-58 (PCGS).
AU58
PCGS
$216,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4 -- Damaged, Plugged -- NCS. VF Details. ...
VF20
$16,800
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, MS63 NGC. ...
MS63
NGC
$300,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
MS61
PCGS
$396,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, VF30 PCGS. ...
VF30
PCGS
$88,125
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars. Bass Dannreuther-2. Rarity-4. Mint State-62 (PCGS).
MS62
PCGS
$822,500
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. HBCC-3002, BD-2. Rarity-4. MS-60 (NGC).
MS60
NGC
$185,150
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars MS65 PCGS. ...
MS65
PCGS
$1,725,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars--Rim Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. ...
VF20
ANACS
$48,875
Greysheet News
Review Held for Dollars, Comic Art Coins and Medals
Commissioners reviewed reverse designs for the four American Innovation dollars scheduled to be released in 2028 and obverse and reverse designs for the 2027 issues in the Comic Art Coin and Medal Program.
11/6/2026
The Business of Numismatics: November 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
The rare coin market so far in 2026 has been somewhat volatile, with greater price swings happening over a shorter period of time when compared to historical norms.
11/4/2026
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World & Ancient Coins ANA Signature Auction & Platinum Session
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026





