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1 Crown - Henri Christophe Essai
1813 year| Silver | 38 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1811-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 1 Crown (5) |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 38 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with rising phoenix
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROI D’HAITY. 1813 AN 10 DE L’INDEP.
Translation:
King of Haiti
1813, the 10th Year of Independence
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Crown - Henri Christophe (Essai) 1813 from Haiti is a rare and unique coin that was minted during the reign of Henri Christophe, who was the king of Haiti from 1811 to 1820. The coin was minted in 1813 as a pattern coin, which means that it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new coin design. The coin is made of silver and weighs 38 grams, which is a significant weight for a coin of its size. The design of the coin features an image of Henri Christophe on one side and the Haitian coat of arms on the other. The coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and it is highly sought after by numismatists and collectors of Haitian coins.
