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25 Centimes Western Republic
14 (1817) year| Silver | 2.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| President | Alexandre Pétion (1806-1818) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 14 (1817) |
| Calendar | Haitian republican |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Bust facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A. PETION PRESIDENT.
P
AN 14
Translation:
President A(lexandre) Petion
Year 14
Edge
Milled
Comment
Brass counterfeits, usually silver washed or plated, are known.Bust sizes and design vary widely from smaller to larger, well to poorly engraved. legends vary considerably in spacing and other details. (from World Coins Catalog)
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes coin from Haiti, issued in 1817, was made of silver and weighed 2.3 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin was issued during a time of political turmoil in Haiti, as the country was still recovering from the Haitian Revolution, which had ended just a few years prior in 1804. Despite the challenges facing the country, the production of coins like the 25 Centimes suggests that there was still a strong demand for currency and a desire to establish a stable economy.
