Whitman Expo
The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, graded Extra Fine by PCGS, was acquired from a family that held it unverified since the early 1960s.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8209
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
4.37 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1284 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Stars Obverse
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
432
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7647
Send Catalog Feedback
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse MS
Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1796-two-and-a-half-dollar-stars-early-united-states-gold-coin/gsid/8209 GSID: 8209 Title: 1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse MS
Subscribe to View
Log In
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse MS
Value By Grade
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$2,040,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,440,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1796-2-50-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $58,000 – $3,250,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $58,000 – $3,250,000
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807-2-50-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1797 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $22,000 – $600,000
1798 $2 1/2 Close Date MS
Worth: $18,500 – $900,000
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date MS
Worth: $6,250 – $912,000
1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1804 $2 1/2 13 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $65,000 – $540,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $7,200 – $160,000
1805 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $456,000
1806/4 $2 1/2 8x5 Stars MS
Worth: $6,250 – $240,000
1806/5 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $360,000
1807 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, AU55 PCGS. ...
$183,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, MS62 NGC. CAC. ...
$561,200
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars on Obverse. BD-3. Rarity-5+. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$38,400
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, MS63+ PCGS....
$480,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, AU50 NGC. ...
$69,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, XF45 PCGS. ...
$105,000
$2.50 1796 STARS. BD-3. PCGS VF20
$73,438
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,380,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars on Obverse. BD-3. Rarity-5+. Die State e. AU-58 (NGC).
$111,625
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars. BD-3. Rarity-5+. Stars. Fine-15 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$62,495
$155,250
$80,500
$25,300
1796 $2 1/2 Stars--Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, ...
$12,075
$2.50 1796 STARS PCGS AU55
$188,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars on Obverse. BD-3. Rarity-5+. MS-62 (PCGS).
$456,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Stars on Obverse. BD-3. Rarity-5+. AU Details--Tooled (NGC).
$48,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars MS63 PCGS Secure. BD-3, High R.5. ...
$329,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars--Removed From Jewelry--NCS. AU Details. ...
$20,700
$86,250
Greysheet News
U.S. Coins and Jewelry acquires one of the rarest circulating coins in U.S. Mint history
10/1/2026
Lafayette Dollar and Gold CAC Quarter Eagle Reach $7,930 to Lead Heritage's U.S. Coins in Early Holders Showcase Auction to $715,068
1880-S Morgan Dollar and 1911-D Quarter Eagle each bring $6,100.
9/30/2026
Five Legendary 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles On Display at GACC Show
$7 Million Display October 1-3, 2026 Includes Ultra High Relief Rarities.
9/29/2026
Events
Knoxville Coin and Currency Show - TN
Location: Rothchild Catering & Conference Center
Saturday, August 1, 2026
