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100 Forint Revolution of
1998 year| Bronze | 9.4 g | 29.2 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 100 Forint 100 HUF = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 29.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#12895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Hungarian revolutionary ribbons (kokárda) with 1848 inscription; quote from Sándor Petőfi, revolutionary poet and soldier and his signature
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
1848
"ÉLNI FOGSZ HAZÁM, MERT ÉLNED KELL"
Petőfi Sándor
Translation:
You will live, my homeland, for You shall live
Petőfi Sándor
Engraver: Ferenc Lebó
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 100 Forint (Revolution of 1848) 1998 coin from Hungary is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. Despite its small weight of 9.4 grams, the coin has a significant historical value, as it commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. The coin features an image of the Hungarian coat of arms on one side and a portrait of Lajos Kossuth, a prominent leader of the revolution, on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 BP. | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Forint (Revolution of 1848) 1998 coin.
