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20 Korona - Charles IV Split Rev. Legend Type
1918 year| Gold (.900) | 6.7751 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (IV. Károly) (1916-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 20 Crowns (Koronás) |
| Currency | Crown (1892-1918) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.7751 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emperor Franz Joseph standing with Royal Orb and Scepter
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERENCZ.JÓZSEF I.K.A.CS ÉS M.H.S.D.O.AP.KIR.
1914
Engraver: Josef Reisner
Edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: BIZALMAM AZ ŐSI ERÉNYBEN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1918 Hungarian 20 Korona coin is that it features a unique split legend on its reverse side, which reads "MAGYAR KIRÁLYI ÁLLAM" (Hungarian Royal State) in bold letters, with the dates "1387-1918" flanking the legend on either side. This design was used to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Charles IV, the last Hungarian king to be crowned with a crown made of pure gold. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Charles IV, while the reverse side also includes the coat of arms of Hungary and the denomination "20 KORONA" in a decorative font. The use of a split legend on the reverse side of the coin was a deliberate design choice meant to emphasize the importance of the anniversary being commemorated.
