12 Centimes Western Republic, small bust

Emitent Haiti (1804-date)
Rok 1817
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nominał 12 Centimes (0.12)
Waluta First gourde (1813-1870)
Skład Silver
Waga 1.30 g
Średnica 16.6 mm
Grubość 1 mm
Kształt Round
Technika
Orientacja Coin alignment ↑↓
Rytownik(zy)
W obiegu do
Źródło(a) KM#14
Opis awersu Coat of Arms
Pismo awersu Latin
Legenda awersu REPUBLIQUE D`HAYTI *12*C*
(Translation: Republic of Haiti)
Opis rewersu Bust facing left
Pismo rewersu Latin
Legenda rewersu A.PETION PRESIDENT AN 14
(Translation: President A(lexandre) Petion Year 14)
Krawędź Smooth
Mennica
Nakład 14 (1817) - AN14 -
ID Numisquare 7010168480
Dodatkowe informacje

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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