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5 Gourdes - Faustin I Essai
1854 year| Copper | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Faustin I (1849-1859) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 5 Gourdes |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#121669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE D'HAITI
5 G
E 1854 P
Translation: Empire of Haiti
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Gourdes - Faustin I (Essai) 1854 from Haiti is that it features a unique design that was not ultimately adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Faustin I, the first emperor of Haiti, surrounded by a wreath, while the reverse depicts a palm tree and the denomination. The coin's design was likely created as a trial or pattern piece, and it is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
