Haiti An 13 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 1522 in Sedwick Treasure Auction 21 (Winter Park, FL, May 2017), where it sold for $881.25. The catalog description[1] noted, "Haiti, 25 centimes, AN 13 (1816), encapsulated NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. Light rainbow toning over muted luster, better strike than most but with highest points and parts of rims still a trifle weak, no wear or marks at all. NGC #3641710-010." This type was struck year XI-13 (1814-16).
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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