Haiti An 12 25 centimes
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 specimen was lot 1521 in Sedwick Treasure Auction 21 (Winter Park, FL, May 2017), where it sold for $287.88. The catalog description[1] noted, "Haiti, 25 centimes, AN 12 (1815), encapsulated NGC MS 62. Very lightly rainbow toned over muted luster, no wear but not all high points sharp and parts of rims crude (as made), second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #3641710-009." This type was struck year XI-13.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, probably debased; 20-21 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-12.2.
- 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 F., Augi Garcia and Cori Sedwick Downing, Treasure Auction #21, featuring Selections from the Richard Stuart Collection, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC, 2017.
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