12 Centimes Western Republic, small bust

Emitent Haiti (1804-date)
Rok 1817
Typ Standard circulation coin
Hodnota 12 Centimes (0.12)
Měna First gourde (1813-1870)
Složení Silver
Hmotnost 1.30 g
Průměr 16.6 mm
Tloušťka 1 mm
Tvar Round
Technika
Orientace Coin alignment ↑↓
Rytci
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Reference KM#14
Popis líce Coat of Arms
Písmo líce Latin
Opis líce REPUBLIQUE D`HAYTI *12*C*
(Translation: Republic of Haiti)
Popis rubu Bust facing left
Písmo rubu Latin
Opis rubu A.PETION PRESIDENT AN 14
(Translation: President A(lexandre) Petion Year 14)
Hrana Smooth
Mincovna
Náklad 14 (1817) - AN14 -
ID Numisquare 7010168480
Další informace

Historical Context: The 1817 12 Centimes coin belongs to the early years of Haitian independence, issued by the Western Republic under President Alexandre Pétion. After Dessalines' assassination, Haiti was divided, with Pétion governing the southern and western regions. His 1807 republic implemented liberal, agrarian policies, including land redistribution. This coinage asserts his government's sovereignty and distinct monetary system, separate from Henri Christophe's northern Kingdom, solidifying Pétion's authority.

Artistry: The design of the 1817 12 Centimes, featuring a small bust, exemplifies nascent numismatic art in early independent Haiti. The anonymous engraver's style leans towards simplified

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