100 Forint Sándor Kőrösi Csoma
1984 year| Nickel brass | 12 g | 32.1 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 100 Forint (100 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#12882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Half figure of Kőrösi Csoma Sándor, Hungarian explorer, creator of the first English-Tibetan dictionary - facing left, dates
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KŐRÖSI CSOMA SÁNDOR
1784-
1984
KUTAS
Translation: Sándor Kőrösi Csoma
Designer: László Kutas
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Sándor Csoma de Kőrös was a Hungarian philologist and Orientalist, author of the first Tibetan–English dictionary and grammar book. Csoma de Kőrös is considered as the founder of Tibetology. He was said to have been able to read in seventeen languages. He died in Darjeeling while attempting to make a trip to Lhasa in 1842 and a memorial was erected in his honour by the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Interesting fact
The 100 Forint (Sándor Kőrösi Csoma) coin from Hungary, minted in 1984, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Sándor Kőrösi Csoma, a renowned Hungarian traveler and philologist, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a traditional Hungarian folk instrument, the "cimbalom." This coin is not only visually striking, but it also has a unique nickel brass composition and weighs 12 grams, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 BP. | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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