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2 Centimes
1846 year| Copper | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1806-1849) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1846 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02) |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Fasces divides value, liberty cap above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE
2 C
AN 43
Translation:
Liberty Equality
Year 43
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM# 27.2 (© Heritage Auctions)
Diameter of KM# 27.1 ranges from 24.0mm to 24.6mm.
Weight of KM# 27.1 varies from 4.8g to 5.6g and weight of KM# 27.2 varies from 5.0g to 5.1g.
Interesting fact
The 2 Centimes 1846 coin from Haiti is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Haiti's first emperor, Faustin Soulouque, on the obverse side. Soulouque was a former slave who rose to power through the Haitian military and eventually declared himself emperor in 1849. His reign was marked by authoritarian rule and attempts to modernize Haiti's economy and infrastructure. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centimes 1846 coin.
