This 1845-D is sharply struck and well preserved for a Dahlonega Mint half eagle. In fact, this partially lustrous and satiny piece seems conservatively graded even at the AU-55 level. With a generous mintage of 90,629 pieces. VF and EF survivors are plentiful by the standards of the Dahlonega Mint, although beginning at the Choice AU level the 1845-D becomes more challenging. Premium quality for the assigned grade, this coin is sure to find its way into a high grade set.