1812 50C XF45 Certification #12528559, PCGS #6100

1812 Bust Half Dollar, PCGS XF45, ex-Meyer Collection. Conservatively graded XF45 (looks nicer than some AU examples) in older blue holder. Could potentially be resubmitted for upgrading to AU. Purchased at eBay 10/31/2018 for $433 (buy-it-now), but received $34.64 credit in eBay bucks (8% credit), so net price was $398.36. The item had just been listed the day previously, and I didn't think it was going to last long at eBay. I was fond of the year "1812" because of the war, and had been searching for a nice affordable 1812 half like this for more than a year. Similar 1812 half dollars typically sell in the high $300's, up to $400 sometimes. This one was worth the small premium, coming from a named collection, and with good eye appeal. It is variety Overton 109 (O-109), which is of interest to specialty collectors but doesn't generally affect price. Dealer described it on eBay as "1812 Bust Half Dollar PCGS XF45 O-109 R.3 Great Eye Appeal Nice Strike". The touch of color adds texture and interest without subtracting from eye appeal. Previously sold at Heritage Auctions 4/1/2009 for $345, so dealer made about 15% profit.