© Maison Palombo
© Maison Palombo
5 Gourdes - Faustin I Essai; small bust ND
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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#121667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: EMPIRE D'HAITI
Translation: Empire of Haiti
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Gourdes - Faustin I (Essai; small bust) ND (1854) from Haiti is that it is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial or pattern coin, and only a few examples are known to exist, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
