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2 Pengő - Miklós Horthy Death of Rákóczi
1935 year| Silver (.640) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Regent | Nicolas Horthy (1920-1944) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1935 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#12867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Francis II Rákóczi to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II. RÁKÓCZI FERENC 1676-1735
.BERÁN.L.
Engraver: Lajos Berán
Edge
Incused
Interesting fact
The 2 Pengő coin commemorating the death of Rákóczi and featuring Miklós Horthy is an interesting piece of Hungarian history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1935, during a time of significant political turmoil in Hungary. The coin was issued during the reign of Miklós Horthy, who served as the Regent of Hungary from 1920 to 1944. Horthy was a controversial figure who played a complex role in Hungarian politics during this time, and his legacy remains debated among historians today. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of Hungarian history and a symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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