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5 Centimes

1863 year
Bronze 2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Haiti › Haiti (1804-date)
Period
First Republic (1859-1957)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1863
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
First gourde (1813-1870)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#27368
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Bust facing left within beaded circle, date flanked by stars below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEFFRARD PRÉSIDENT
HEATON
*1863*

Translation: President Geffrard

Edge

Plain

Comment

Some examples in medal alignment are known.

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimes 1863 coin from Haiti features a unique design element - a palm tree surrounded by a wreath. This design was used on many Haitian coins during this time period and has become a recognizable symbol of Haitian currency.

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 5 Centimes 1863 coin.