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100 Forint Sándor Petőfi
1973 year| Silver (.640) | 22 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 100 Forint (100 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.640) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Sándor Petőfi (1823-1849), Hungarian poet and freedom fighter, and his signature
A quotation from one of his poems: "Tenni mertünk a honért" - "We dared to act for the nation"
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
"...Tenni
mertünk
a honért!"
Petőfi Sándor
Translation: We dared to act for the Nation
Engraver: Tomas Vigh
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1973 Hungarian 100 Forint (Sándor Petőfi) coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sándor Petőfi, a renowned Hungarian poet and revolutionary. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Petőfi, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a Hungarian peasant, symbolizing Petőfi's connection to the common people and his role in the country's struggle for freedom. The coin's design was created by the Hungarian artist, László Szlávics, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 BP. | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Forint (Sándor Petőfi) 1973 coin.
