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 MS61 photos on record yet — showing auction lots of this item in other grades
Coin Value History
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2 MS61
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, MS61 NGC....
MS61
NGC
$24,000
1839-D Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2, Winter 1-A. Rarity-4. Weak Branch, No Berry. MS-62 (PCGS).
MS62
PCGS
$40,800
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
MS62
PCGS
$43,200
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4 -- Damaged, Altered Surfaces -- ANACS. AU58 Details....
AU58
ANACS
$7,800
1839-D $2 1/2 Winter 1-A, Variety 26, HM-2, R.4, AU58 NGC. ...
AU58
NGC
$12,000
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU55 NGC. ...
AU55
NGC
$18,910
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU55 NGC....
AU55
NGC
$16,200
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
AU55
PCGS
$16,200
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
AU53
NGC
$10,065
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU53 NGC....
AU53
NGC
$7,800
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, XF45 NGC....
XF45
NGC
$6,900
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU50 NGC....
AU50
NGC
$7,500
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU53 NGC....
AU53
NGC
$7,800
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details....
XF40
$4,800
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4 -- Clipped -- NGC. Hints of luster remain in the fields. In our opinion, this piece has AU-level de...
$1,380
1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
VF30
PCGS
$9,000
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





