Haiti 1830/An 27 2 centimes
The specimen shown was lot 1234 in Sedwick sale 11 (Winter Park, FL, April 2011), where it sold for $115. The catalog description[1] noted, "Haiti, copper 2 centimes, 1830 // AN27, rare grade. Exceptional strike with bold details and full rims, XF with original color and luster in fields but darkly toned around details (good contrast), evidence of die-clash on reverse." 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 1828-42 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: copper, this specimen 6.4 grams.
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]Sedwick, Daniel Frank, Augi Garcia and Cori Sedwick Downing, Treasure Auction 11, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC, 2012.
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