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
1838 $5 HM-2 AU58
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
AU58
PCGS
$2,220
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS61 PCGS....
MS61
PCGS
$5,160
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS61 NGC....
MS61
NGC
$3,960
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/2). AU55. Mintage 286,588. ...
AU55
NGC
$1,920
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS61 NGC. ...
MS61
NGC
$3,364
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
MS63
NGC
$11,285
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 98 in 53, 415 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 286...
AU53
NGC
$2,520
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (98/414). Mintage 286,588....
AU53
NGC
$2,220
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU53 PCGS. CAC....
AU53
PCGS
$2,880
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
MS63
PCGS
$7,500
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $1,703.55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF...
XF45
PCGS
$3,660
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS65 PCGS....
MS65
PCGS
$90,000
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU50 PCGS. Housed in an old green-label holder. PCGS Population: (71/228). Mintage 286,588....
AU50
PCGS
$2,280
1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
MS66
PCGS
$264,000
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





