200 Forint (Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka) 1977 front 200 Forint (Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka) 1977 back
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200 Forint Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka

1977 year
Silver (.640) 28 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
People's Republic (1949-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1977
Value
200 Forint 200 HUF = USD 0.55
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Silver (.640)
Weight
28 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#28337
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka, Hungarian painter, Self portrait

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CSONTVÁRY KOSZTKA TIVADAR
1853
1919

Translation: Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka

Engraver: József Garányi

Edge

Smooth with pattern

Comment

Inspiration for the coin design, the original painting:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1977 Hungarian 200 Forint silver coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the artwork of Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka, a renowned Hungarian painter and graphic artist. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Kosztka, while the reverse side depicts one of his most famous paintings, "The Tragedy of Man." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only due to its silver content and limited mintage but also because of its cultural and historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977 BP. 5000 - - - - - -

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