1813 Haiti Republique Silver 25 Centimes

[Toad]

Howdy fellow coin peeps,

 

I purchased this from someone I've purchased several other "world" coins from in the past, and I trust. While he attests to its authenticity, I'd like to have it officially authenticated/graded and wondered if NGC is capable of authenticating/grading this?

 

Ribbit

 

[gmarguli]

Yes, NGC will grade/authenticate these. The coin looks fine.

[Toad]

Thanks for a prompt reply. I'll gather up the other ones I need authenticating/grading/conserving and send them in shortly.

 

Ribbit

[ant]

i like the coin! keep us updated

[Toad]

I'd like to know what the object is that the denomination is within? The "ball with a fuse" looking thingy?

 

Ribbit

 

Ps: I will post new pics once I receive it back from NGC.

[Toad]

I found out what that "ball with a fuse" thingy is. It's a snake! This coin is a 1815 "Snake Type" 25 Centimes. I found out from a dealer in Puerto Rico that deals in these. I messaged him after I found the 1817 & 1818 25 Centimes he had for sale and asked for intel. Figured he would be a good source for info and he was.

 

Ribbit

 

Ps: Just learned it isn't an 1815 but 1814. Independence was in 1804 and including that year, the XI portion, of the AN XI, is the years after Independence (1804 + (11 - 1) = 1814).

[jackson64]

I see it is a snake now....when you first asked I saw that it was symmetric so I thought it was an earring (or nosering)..and the top area was the clasp....

[Toad]

It's amazing how peeps can see something different while looking at the same thing, like cloud formations. I would've never guessed a snake. I surmise it's pertaining to something historical or a tradition of the locals. I'm going to have to polish up on my Haitian History so as to better understand this coin, unless we happen to have a member who's a Haitian Historian and willing to edumacate me. (thumbs u

 

Ribbit

 

Ps: I have a request for a Mod - please edit this post's title and change the 1813 to 1814 so it's correct. I thought this was an 1813 when I posted it but learned differently afterwards and don't want anyone to go about their lives thinking that which is wrong and I'm to blame for it.