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500 Forint King Matthias and Queen Beatrix
1990 yearSilver (.900) | 28 g | 40 mm |
Issuer | Hungary |
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Period | Republic (1989-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1990 |
Value | 500 Forint (500 HUF) |
Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
Composition | Silver (.900) |
Weight | 28 g |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Thickness | 2.7 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#34378 |
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Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Beatrix and Matthias facing each other
Script: Latin
Lettering:
- MATHIAS - REX -
- ET - BEATRIX - REGINA -
- HUNGARIÆ -
Translation: King Matthias and Queen Beatrix of Hungary
Engraver: Ferenc Lebó
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1990 Hungarian 500 Forint coin featuring King Matthias and Queen Beatrix is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the coronation of King Matthias I of Hungary, also known as Matthias Corvinus. He was crowned on January 29, 1464, and his reign lasted until his death on April 29, 1490. The coin's design features a portrait of King Matthias on one side and Queen Beatrix on the other, symbolizing the royal power and legacy of the Hungarian monarchy during that time.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1990 BP. | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Forint (King Matthias and Queen Beatrix) 1990 coin.