Haiti 1829/An 26 2 centimes
This specimen was lot 45026 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Costa Mesa, CA, August 2021), where it sold for $80. The catalog description[1] noted, "HAITI. 2 Centimes, AN 26 / 1829. NGC AU-50 Brown. A somewhat crudely struck coin, though still well detailed, with no notable marks and endowed with a dark chocolate brown patina." In 1803, native forces made good their rebellion against French rule, marking the first successful slave rebellion in the Western hemisphere. Turmoil did not cease with independence as the United States withheld its recognition and various factions contended for power. This type was struck 1828-31, 1840-42 and most dates are priced low in the SCWC but no locally struck Haitian coin is readily available in nice condition.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 4.7-6.7 g, copper.
Catalog reference: KM-A22.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Byrne, Ray, Coins and Tokens of the Caribees, Decatur, IL: Jess Peters, Inc., 1975.
- Arroyo, Carmen, Coins of Haiti, 1803-1970, San Antonio, TX: 1970.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The August 2021 ANA sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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