Каталог
| Эмитент | Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Год | 1817 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 12 Centimes (0.12) |
| Валюта | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 1.30 g |
| Диаметр | 16.6 mm |
| Толщина | 1 mm |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | |
| Ориентация | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | KM#14 |
| Описание аверса | Coat of Arms |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса |
REPUBLIQUE D`HAYTI *12*C* (Translation: Republic of Haiti) |
| Описание реверса | Bust facing left |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса |
A.PETION PRESIDENT AN 14 (Translation: President A(lexandre) Petion Year 14) |
| Гурт | Smooth |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
14 (1817) - AN14 - |
| ID Numisquare | 7010168480 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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