Haiti 1881-A 10 centimes

from the Acanthite Collection

This type was struck 1881-82, 1886-87, 1890 and 1894 and is not rare in circulated condition tho is a better type. All issues seem to have been struck at the Paris mint. The coin is the same weight and fineness as a contemporary French half franc.

Recorded mintage: 1,500,000 (including proofs).

Specification: 2.5 g, 0.835 fine silver, .067 troy oz ASW, reeded edge, 18 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 44.

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:

• An 30 100 centimes
• 1863-H 10 centimes
• 1881 centime
• 1881 2 centimes
• 1881 gourde
• 1895 20 centimes
• 1890 10 centimes
• Coins and currency dated 1881
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