Haiti 1846 centime

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 centime, also dated 'An 43', meaning 43 years since independence. It is common in circulated condition. This variety has the liberty cap flopped to the right; KM 25.1 has the liberty cap pointing straight up while KM 24 has the liberty cap pointing to the left. All are priced about the same.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM 25.2.

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