Watch List notes:

HAITI: Henry Christophe, 1807-1811, AR 15 sols, Cap Haitien, 1807, KM-6, NGC graded VF25, S. Henry Christophe (or Christopher, as he referred to himself) remains one of the most fascinating figures in Haiti's turbulent history. He was one of the main heroes of Haiti's Independence struggle alongside future Emperor Jean Jacques Dessalines. Following the latter's assassination in October 1806, Christophe took control of the Northern part of the island and was elected President of the nascent State of Haiti on February 17, 1807 (Alexandre Petion would be elected President of the Republic of Haiti in the South). He would later proclaim himself Emperor of the northern Kingdom of Haiti on March 26, 1811. One of his first measures as acting President was to address the problem of the circulating media which represented a multitude of issues from different monetary standards. Authorized by decree of September 2, 1807, the issues of 1807-1809 were minted at a rudimentary facility directed by Engineer Faraud from dies manufactured by engraver Auberg. Despite being struck under the authority of the aforementioned State of Haiti, this charming issue nevertheless clearly reveals Christopher's already strong authority since it depicts his "HC" monogram and personal coat of arms on the reverse.

Estimate: 600-800 USD