2 Pengő - Miklós Horthy (Death of Liszt) 1936 front 2 Pengő - Miklós Horthy (Death of Liszt) 1936 back
2 Pengő - Miklós Horthy (Death of Liszt) 1936 photo
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2 Pengő - Miklós Horthy Death of Liszt

1936 year
Silver (.640) 10 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Regent
Nicolas Horthy (1920-1944)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1936
Value
2 Pengos (2 Pengő)
Currency
Pengo (1927-1946)
Composition
Silver (.640)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 January 1942
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#12868
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Portrait of Ferenc Liszt

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LISZT FERENC A NAGY MAGYAR ZENEKÖLTŐ EMLÉKÉRE
BERÁN L.
1811-1886

Translation: FERENC LISZT IN MEMORY OF THE GREAT HUNGARIAN MUSIC TEACHER

Engraver: Lajos Berán

Edge

Patterned

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1936 Hungarian 2 Pengő coin commemorating the death of Franz Liszt is that it was designed by the renowned Hungarian sculptor and medalist, György Vastagh. The coin features a portrait of Liszt on one side and a depiction of the Hungarian Parliament Building on the other, symbolizing Liszt's connection to his homeland.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1936  2000 - - - - - -

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