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© CGB
20 Centimes Essai
1877 year| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1859-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1877 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20 HTG) |
| Currency | Third gourde (1872-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*LIBERTE*EGALITE*
20
CENTIMES
IB CT
Translation:
Liberty Equality
20
Centimes
IB CT
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Centimes (Essai) 1877 from Haiti is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse depicts a portrait of a young woman representing Haiti, surrounded by a wreath of coffee branches, while the reverse shows a stylized image of a palm tree, symbolizing independence. This design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and was intended to be used on a new series of coins for Haiti. However, the design was ultimately rejected in favor of a more traditional design featuring the Haitian coat of arms. As a result, the Pattern 20 Centimes (Essai) 1877 is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
