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2 Centimes Essai
1889 year| Copper | 10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1859-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02 HTG) |
| Currency | Third gourde (1872-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GAL LÉGITIME PRÉSIDENT
2
CENTIMES
*1889*
Translation:
Legitimate President
2
Centimes
1889
Edge
Plain
Comment
This Republican issue was struck to counter the insurrection of General Hippolyte.Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Centimes (Essai) 1889 from Haiti is a rare and unique coin, with only 20 examples known to exist. It was minted in 1889 as a trial coin, and it features a distinctive design that sets it apart from other coins issued by Haiti during that time period. The obverse of the coin bears the image of a woman representing liberty, while the reverse features a palm tree and the denomination. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
