200 Forint (First Hungarian Gold Forint) 1978 front 200 Forint (First Hungarian Gold Forint) 1978 back
200 Forint (First Hungarian Gold Forint) 1978 photo
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200 Forint First Hungarian Gold Forint

1978 year
Silver (.640) 28 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
People's Republic (1949-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
200 Forint (200&nbspHUF)
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Silver (.640)
Weight
28 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#34347
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Initial with the form of King Károly Róbert

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AZ ELSŐ MAGYAR ARANYFORINT EMLÉKÉRE
Carolus Robertus Rex
Anno 1308-42
CSV

Translation:
In memory fo the first Hungarian gold Forint
Carolus Robertus Rex (King Charles Robert)
Anno 1308-1342

Engraver: Viktória Csúcs

Edge

Patterned

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1978 Hungarian 200 Forint silver coin is that it was designed by renowned Hungarian sculptor and coin designer, Miklós Pátzay. The coin's obverse features a portrait of King Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary, while the reverse depicts the Hungarian coat of arms. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978 BP. 5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Forint (First Hungarian Gold Forint) 1978 coin.