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5 Forint Lajos Kossuth
1947 year| Silver (.500) | 12 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 5 Forint (5 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1977 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Portrait facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1802-1894
KOSSUTH
Engraver: Iván István
Edge
Smooth with incused symbols separating "M" "Á" "P" "V" (Magyar Állami PénzVerő)
Script: Latin
Lettering: MÁPV
Translation: Hungarian State Mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1947 Hungarian 5 Forint coin is that it features a portrait of Lajos Kossuth, a prominent Hungarian politician and national hero who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence in the 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 BP. | 10004252 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Forint (Lajos Kossuth) 1947 coin.
