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.
Auction lot photos of this item graded VF35
Coin Value History
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2 VF35
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF35 PCGS. Low Date, Close Fraction. This piece exhibits the so-called medal die alignment, with t...
VF35
PCGS
$2,640
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (11/363). Mintage 17,781....
VF30
NGC
$2,880
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). NGC Census: (0/1). VF30. Mintage 17,781. ...
VF30
PCGS
$2,760
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population: (0/0). VF30. Mintage 17,781. ...
VF30
NGC
$2,040
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, XF45 PCGS. Medal die alignment (180 degree reverse rotation). This piece displays straw-gold patin...
XF45
PCGS
$3,360
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). NGC Census: (0/1). VF20. Mintage 17,781. From The Raymond...
VF20
PCGS
$2,100
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU50 NGC. ...
AU50
NGC
$3,120
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
AU53
NGC
$3,480
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU55 NGC....
AU55
NGC
$6,000
1839-O $2 1/2 Low Date, Close Fraction, HM-2, R.4, AU55 NGC. CAC. A pleasing Choice AU example of this conditionally elusiv...
AU55
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
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World & Ancient Coins ANA Signature Auction & Platinum Session
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026





