What is the value of an 1838 2.5 dollar us coin?

For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Assuming the coin is circulated, and has no "C" obverse mintmark. The 1838 Classic Head Quarter Eagle is one of the more common dates of the series. In general retail values for low grade coins are $300.00-$450.00, better grade are $500.00-$900.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $1,300.00-$2,880.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have little or no value to a collector or dealer.