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6 Centimes Western Republic
15 (1818) year| Silver | 0.6 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| President | Jean-Pierre Boyer (1818-1843) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 15 (1818) |
| Calendar | Haitian republican |
| Value | 6 Centimes (0.06) |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Bust facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
J.P. BOYER PRESIDENT
AN 15
Translation:
President J.P. Boyer
Year 15
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Centimes (Western Republic) 15 (1818) coin from Haiti is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the country. Haiti had declared its independence from France in 1804, and the early years of the 19th century saw a series of political struggles and conflicts, including the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and the rise of a slave rebellion. Despite these challenges, the country was able to establish a stable currency system, with the 6 centimes coin being one of the first coins minted during this period.
