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6¼ Centimes
1846 year| Copper | 6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1806-1849) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1846 |
| Value | 6¼ Centimes (0.0625) |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Fasces divides value, liberty cap above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE
6 C 1/4
AN 45
Translation:
Liberty Equality
Year 45
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 6¼ Centimes 1846 coin from Haiti is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Haiti's first emperor, Faustin Soulouque, on the obverse side. Soulouque was a former slave who rose to power through the Haitian military and eventually declared himself emperor in 1849. His reign was marked by authoritarian rule and a series of reforms aimed at modernizing Haiti's economy and infrastructure. Despite his controversial legacy, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of Haitian history.
