Haiti 1846 6 centimes

from the Mountain Groan Collection

In 1803, native forces made good their rebellion against French rule, marking the only 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 specimen is a copper 1846 six centimes, also dated 'An 43', meaning 43 years since independence. It is common in circulated condition.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM 28.

Source:

• 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.

Links to:

• 1846 centime, all varieties
• 1846 2 centimes
• 1849/An 46 6 centimes
• Coins and currency dated 1846
• return to coins of Haiti