کاتالوگ
| 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