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2 Centimes
1849 year| Copper | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| President | Faustin Soulouque (1847-1849) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1849 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02) |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Fasces divides value, liberty cap above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE
2 C
AN 46
Translation:
Liberty Equality
Year 46
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Centimes 1849 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, taking the title of "Faustin I." His reign was marked by a series of reforms and modernizations, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the 2 Centimes coin. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it features a detailed portrait of Soulouque, surrounded by the inscription "Empereur Faustin I" and the date "1849." The reverse side of the coin features the Haitian coat of arms and the denomination "2 Centimes." The coin was minted in Paris and was used in circulation throughout Haiti during Soulouque's reign. Today, it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
