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20 Centimes
1863 year| Bronze | 7.53 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1859-1957) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20) |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.53 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Bust facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEFFRARD PRÉSIDENT
HEATON
*1863*
Translation: President Geffrard
Edge
Plain
Comment
Some examples in medal alignment are known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Centimes 1863 coin from Haiti is that it features a portrait of Emperor Faustin I, who was the first emperor of Haiti and ruled from 1847 to 1859. He was a former slave who rose to power through the military and declared himself emperor in 1849. His reign was marked by attempts to modernize and centralize the Haitian state, and he issued a number of coins, including the 20 Centimes, to promote trade and commerce. Despite his efforts, his rule was controversial and he was eventually overthrown and exiled. Today, coins like the 20 Centimes 1863 are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 HEATON | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centimes 1863 coin.
