12 Centimes Western Republic, small bust

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

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