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12 Centimes Western Republic; large bust
14 (1817) year| Silver | 1.3 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| President | Alexandre Pétion (1806-1818) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 14 (1817) |
| Calendar | Haitian republican |
| Value | 12 Centimes (0.12) |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Bust facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A. PETION PRESIDENT
AN 14
Translation:
President A(lexandre) Petion
Year 14
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 12 Centimes coin from Haiti, issued in 1817, features a large bust of a woman representing liberty, which was a common theme in Haitian coinage during that time period. The coin was made of silver and weighs 1.3 grams.
