12 Centimes Western Republic, small bust

İhraççı Haiti (1804-date)
Yıl 1817
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer 12 Centimes (0.12)
Para birimi First gourde (1813-1870)
Bileşim Silver
Ağırlık 1.30 g
Çap 16.6 mm
Kalınlık 1 mm
Şekil Round
Teknik
Yönlendirme Coin alignment ↑↓
Gravürcü(ler)
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar) KM#14
Ön yüz açıklaması Coat of Arms
Ön yüz yazısı Latin
Ön yüz lejandı REPUBLIQUE D`HAYTI *12*C*
(Translation: Republic of Haiti)
Arka yüz açıklaması Bust facing left
Arka yüz yazısı Latin
Arka yüz lejandı A.PETION PRESIDENT AN 14
(Translation: President A(lexandre) Petion Year 14)
Kenar Smooth
Darphane
Basma adedi 14 (1817) - AN14 -
Numisquare Kimliği 7010168480
Ek bilgiler

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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