5 Pengő - Miklós Horthy (Death of St. Stephen) 1938 front 5 Pengő - Miklós Horthy (Death of St. Stephen) 1938 back
5 Pengő - Miklós Horthy (Death of St. Stephen) 1938 photo
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5 Pengő - Miklós Horthy Death of St. Stephen

1938 year
Silver (.640) 25 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Regent
Nicolas Horthy (1920-1944)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1938
Value
5 Pengos (5 Pengő)
Currency
Pengo (1927-1946)
Composition
Silver (.640)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 October 1945
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#6490
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Portrait of St. István

Script: Latin

Lettering: SZT. ISTVÁN 969-1038

Engraver: Lajos Berán

Edge

Imprinted with ornamentals

Interesting fact

The 5 Pengő - Miklós Horthy (Death of St. Stephen) 1938 coin from Hungary is interesting because it features a unique design that commemorates the 900th anniversary of the death of St. Stephen, the first king of Hungary. The coin's design includes an image of St. Stephen's tomb and a depiction of the king himself, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions. Additionally, the coin is made of silver (.640) and weighs 25 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1938 BP 600000 - - - - - -

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