12 Centimes Western Republic, small bust

発行体 Haiti (1804-date)
年号 1817
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 12 Centimes (0.12)
通貨 First gourde (1813-1870)
材質 Silver
重量 1.30 g
直径 16.6 mm
厚さ 1 mm
形状 Round
製造技法
向き Coin alignment ↑↓
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 KM#14
表面の説明 Coat of Arms
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 REPUBLIQUE D`HAYTI *12*C*
(Translation: Republic of Haiti)
裏面の説明 Bust facing left
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 A.PETION PRESIDENT AN 14
(Translation: President A(lexandre) Petion Year 14)
Smooth
鋳造所
鋳造数 14 (1817) - AN14 -
Numisquare ID 7010168480
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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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