Katalog
| 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