50 Centimes 1882-1895 front 50 Centimes 1882-1895 back
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50 Centimes

 
Silver (.835) 12.5 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Haiti › Haiti (1804-date)
Period
First Republic (1859-1957)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1882-1895
Value
50 Centimes (0.50&nbspHTG)
Currency
Third gourde (1872-date)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#28725
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.LIBERTÉ.ÉGALITÉ.FRATERNITÉ.
.50 CENTes.

Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood

Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes 1882-1895 coin from Haiti is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a Haitian woman, representing the country's independence and sovereignty. The reverse side features a palm tree, which is a symbol of peace and prosperity in Haitian culture. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it has become a distinctive feature of Haitian coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1882  440000 - - - - - -
1883  400000 - - - - - -
1887  250000 - - - - - -
1890  100000 - - - - - -
1895  900000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes 1882-1895 coin.