One of the great condition rarities in numismatics. 159 million pieces struck and just as common as that mintage suggests. Yet with fully split crossbands, 1945 is a true rarity! This is a beautiful original Gem with vibrant satiny luster and a trace of color to attest to its originality. The strike is amazing for the date, making it one of the few to garner a Full Bands designation from PCGS.