Griquatown, South Africa, proof copper 1/4 penny, no date (1815-16), diagonally reeded edge, unique, NGC PF 61 BN.Hern-GT4; KM-Tn1.Deep blue toning over mirrored surfaces with prominent circular hairlines and horizontal die-polish lines as usual, important first coinage of South Africa (see note in lot 1128 above).
($1000-1500)