12 Centimes Western Republic, small bust

Emissor Haiti (1804-date)
Ano 1817
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor 12 Centimes (0.12)
Moeda First gourde (1813-1870)
Composição Silver
Peso 1.30 g
Diâmetro 16.6 mm
Espessura 1 mm
Formato Round
Técnica
Orientação Coin alignment ↑↓
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) KM#14
Descrição do anverso Coat of Arms
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso REPUBLIQUE D`HAYTI *12*C*
(Translation: Republic of Haiti)
Descrição do reverso Bust facing left
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso A.PETION PRESIDENT AN 14
(Translation: President A(lexandre) Petion Year 14)
Bordo Smooth
Casa da moeda
Tiragem 14 (1817) - AN14 -
ID Numisquare 7010168480
Informações adicionais

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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