Victoria 1868 copper proof Half-Farthing

Victoria (1837-1901), copper Proof Half-Farthing, 1868, young head left, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F: D:, rev. crown over three line inscription with emblematic spray below, HALF / FARTHING/ 1868, weight 2.33g (Peck 1604; S.3951). Toned practically as struck, and seemingly missed the bronzing process in striking, extremely rare.