Whitman Expo
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
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse VF30 CAC
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VF30
$25,300
$2.50 1796 STARS. BD-3. PCGS VF20
VF20
PCGS
$73,438
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, XF45 PCGS. ...
XF45
PCGS
$105,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars. BD-3. Rarity-5+. Stars. Fine-15 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
F15
PCGS
$62,495
XF45
$86,250
1796 $2 1/2 Stars--Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, ...
F12
ANACS
$12,075
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, AU50 NGC. ...
AU50
NGC
$69,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars--Removed From Jewelry--NCS. AU Details. ...
AU50
$20,700
AU53
PCGS
$80,500
AU53
PCGS
$86,250
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, AU55 PCGS. ...
AU55
PCGS
$183,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, MS62 NGC. CAC. ...
MS62
NGC
$561,200
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars on Obverse. BD-3. Rarity-5+. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$38,400
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars on Obverse. BD-3. Rarity-5+. AU Details--Tooled (NGC).
$48,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, MS63+ PCGS....
MS63
PCGS
$480,000
$2.50 1796 STARS PCGS AU55
AU55
PCGS
$188,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars on Obverse. BD-3. Rarity-5+. MS-62 (PCGS).
MS62
PCGS
$456,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
MS65
PCGS
$1,380,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars on Obverse. BD-3. Rarity-5+. Die State e. AU-58 (NGC).
AU58
NGC
$111,625
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
AU58
NGC
$102,812
AU55
PCGS
$117,500
1796 $2 1/2 Stars MS63 PCGS Secure. BD-3, High R.5. ...
MS63
PCGS
$329,000
MS61
NGC
$155,250
1796 $2 1/2 Stars MS65 NGC. CAC. ...
MS65
NGC
$1,006,250
1796 $2 1/2 Stars MS61 NGC. Breen-6114, Bass-3003, BD-3, R.5. BD Die State b. Few of the With Stars quarter eagles were pro...
MS61
NGC
$218,500
Greysheet News
1796 Coin in Post-ANA Auction Rarities Session
11/9/2026
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