With a tiny Civil War-era mintage of just 4,170 pieces and an estimated surviving population of only 60 to 75 examples in all grades, the 1864 Half Eagle ranks among the great rarities of the series. This example retains strong original detail, with bold definition throughout Liberty’s portrait and the reverse eagle. Warm orange-gold surfaces display just light even wear that is confined to the highest points of the design. The fields and devices remain pleasingly preserved, with minor tics consistent with the grade.