1845 Seated Dollar

If that coin is genuine, you got a good deal for $249. It has almost XF detail and even if it's cleaned, it would be worth $249. Look at the hair just above the ear, it's one of the highest points on Seated dollars and is generally flat on VF20 pieces. That coin still has detail there pushing it to VF30 minimum.

The coin should weigh 26.7 grams, be 38.1 mm in diameter, and be non-magnetic! The earlier prices I quoted were for a different date (the one in the title).

Thanks for comments. Should have it in hand Saturday

F-12 or 15

Even if he doesn't, you can always return through ebay buyer protection but be VERY careful to use it correctly or you could get messed up. Signature confirmation, etc. I almost got scammed out of $500 once from taking a risk on bad pictures...I knew it was about 50/50, but if I had not used signature confirmation I would have lost a lot of money.

Its a strong strike with a high amount of wear as opposed to a weak strike with a low amount of wear; that can sometimes give the illusion of a higher grade.

A good set of calipers would be best, but there are workarounds. If you want to know if it's within tolerances and don't have calipers, use a ruler and draw two parallel lines on a piece of paper using a ruler and lay the coin between the lines (poor man's calipers)

I see the completed ebay auction and seller is a major online coin dealer with thousands of positive feedbacks. I would still verify weight/diameter/magnetism and have a coin expert view it in-hand if possible. I'm 90% sure it's genuine but you never know these days.

I also see they had graded it VF/XF and that looks like what it is. Even a cleaned example is worth the $249 you paid.