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.
No VF25 photos on record yet — showing auction lots of this item in other grades
Coin Value History
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1 VF25
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/140 and 0/3+). Mintage 47,030....
XF45
PCGS
$960
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 47,030....
XF45
PCGS
$900
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 28 in 50, 232 finer (8/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage...
AU50
NGC
$1,464
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (27/220). PCGS Population: (0/0). AU50. Mintage 47,030. ...
AU50
NGC
$1,560
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). AU50. Mintage 47,030. ...
AU50
NGC
$1,140
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 53, 94 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mi...
AU53
PCGS
$1,842
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 47,030....
AU53
PCGS
$2,640
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU55 NGC. CAC. ...
AU55
NGC
$3,294
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (63/127). Mintage 47,030....
AU55
NGC
$1,620
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (63/127). Mintage 47,030....
AU55
NGC
$1,800
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS65 NGC. ...
MS65
NGC
$41,480
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 58 in 58, 73 finer (12/25). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
AU58
NGC
$2,135
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
AU58
PCGS
$4,200
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS64 PCGS....
MS64
PCGS
$13,800
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
MS61
PCGS
$4,080
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
MS63
PCGS
$12,600
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS61 NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Only one die pair was employed to coin the 47,030 Classic Head qu...
MS61
NGC
$3,000
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS61 NGC. The 1838 Classic Head quarter eagle claims a mintage of 47,030 pieces and a single die var...
MS61
NGC
$3,000
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS64 NGC. ...
MS64
NGC
$8,100
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





