As a somewhat common date (everything is relative, as no Dahlonega mint gold is common), the 1845-D half eagle, with a mintage of 90,629, makes for a great coin for collectors wanting an example from this mint for their gold type set. The present Choice XF has rich orange-gold patina and a highly desirable "crusty" look. The surfaces show some minor scattered marks, but they are not too choppy or hacked up and the strike is very sharp. The eye appeal is excellent for the grade. Housed in an older generation NGC encapsulation. PCGS 57, NGC 36. There has not been an NGC-graded example sold since September 2018 which brought $2,640, and this one is nicer than the PCGS XF45 sold in 2020 for the same amount. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $2,750 and it should sell for a strong bid! Cert. Number 571566-001 PCGS # 8224.00