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200 Forint Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka
1977 yearSilver (.640) | 28 g | 37 mm |
Issuer | Hungary |
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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 |
Numista | N#28337 |
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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 |
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1977 BP. | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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