Griquatown. 5 Pence ND (1815-1816). Obv. GRIQUA / IIIII / TOWN. Rev. Dove. KM Tn4. AR. RR NGC PF 63 As the first town to be established north of the Orange River, Griekwastad, or Griquatown as it is sometimes known in English, is one of the country's most important foundation towns. It was a stopover on the trade route, 168 kilometres north of Kimberley, and was therefore important for commerce throughout the history of the country; additionally, the town was also known for its abundance of semi-precious stones. The Griqua currency became the first South African currency in 1815, according to the Reserve Bank. It also became the country's first decimal coinage and the world's first Christian Missionary coinage.

Lot 472

Griquatown. 5 Pence ND (1815-1816). Obv. GRIQUA / IIIII / TOWN. Rev. Dove. KM Tn4. AR. RR NGC PF 63 As the first town to be established north of the Orange River, Griekwastad, or Griquatown as it is sometimes known in English, is one of the country's most important foundation towns. It was a stopover on the trade route, 168 kilometres north of Kimberley, and was therefore important for commerce throughout the history of the country; additionally, the town was also known for its abundance of semi-precious stones. The Griqua currency became the first South African currency in 1815, according to the Reserve Bank. It also became the country's first decimal coinage and the world's first Christian Missionary coinage.

Category: SOUTH AFRICA.

Starting price: 7500 CHF

* - 7% buyer's fees are not included in the hammer price

Your bid will be submitted to Chaponnière & Firmenich. The auctioneer reserves the right to accept or reject your bid. If you do not have prior standing with Chaponnière & Firmenich, please contact us for verification.

Log in

Forgot password?

Lot 472