目录
| 发行方 | Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1817 |
| 类型 | Standard circulation coin |
| 面值 | 12 Centimes (0.12) |
| 货币 | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| 材质 | Silver |
| 重量 | 1.30 g |
| 直径 | 16.6 mm |
| 厚度 | 1 mm |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | |
| 方向 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | KM#14 |
| 正面描述 | Coat of Arms |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 |
REPUBLIQUE D`HAYTI *12*C* (Translation: Republic of Haiti) |
| 背面描述 | Bust facing left |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 |
A.PETION PRESIDENT AN 14 (Translation: President A(lexandre) Petion Year 14) |
| 边缘 | Smooth |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
14 (1817) - AN14 - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 7010168480 |
| 附加信息 |
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