5 Forint (Revolution of 1848 - Trial strike) 1948 front 5 Forint (Revolution of 1848 - Trial strike) 1948 back
5 Forint (Revolution of 1848 - Trial strike) 1948 photo
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5 Forint Revolution of 1848 - Trial strike

1948 year
Silver (.500) 12 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
Republic (1946-1949)
Type
Pattern
Year
1948
Value
5 Forint (5&nbspHUF)
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
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315157
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Sándor Petőfi, Hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PETŐFI SÁNDOR
1848-49
PRÓBAVERET

Translation: Sándor Petőfi, trial strike

Engraver: József Reményi

Edge

Abbreviation of "Magyar Állami Pénzverde"

Script: Latin

Lettering: M - Á - P - V

Translation: Hungarian State Mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Forint (Revolution of 1848 - Trial strike) 1948 from Hungary made of Silver (.500) weighing 12 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, which was a significant event in Hungarian history that led to the country's independence from the Austrian Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1948 BP. 3 - - - - - -

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