12 Centimes Western Republic, small bust

صادرکننده Haiti (1804-date)
سال 1817
نوع Standard circulation coin
ارزش 12 Centimes (0.12)
واحد پول First gourde (1813-1870)
ترکیب Silver
وزن 1.30 g
قطر 16.6 mm
ضخامت 1 mm
شکل Round
تکنیک
جهت Coin alignment ↑↓
حکاک(ها)
در گردش تا
مرجع(ها) KM#14
توضیحات روی سکه Coat of Arms
خط روی سکه Latin
نوشته‌های روی سکه REPUBLIQUE D`HAYTI *12*C*
(Translation: Republic of Haiti)
توضیحات پشت سکه Bust facing left
خط پشت سکه Latin
نوشته‌های پشت سکه A.PETION PRESIDENT AN 14
(Translation: President A(lexandre) Petion Year 14)
لبه Smooth
ضرابخانه
تیراژ ضرب 14 (1817) - AN14 -
شناسه Numisquare 7010168480
اطلاعات تکمیلی

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

×