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500 Forint King Matthias - Buda Civitas Regia
1990 year| Silver (.900) | 28 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| 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#34379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
City scenes of Buda and Vienna, the death place of Matthias, above right is an image of a denár by Matthias with the Hunyadi raven.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BUDA CIVITAS REGIA
Translation: Buda Royal City
Engraver: Ferenc Lebó
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1990 Hungarian 500 Forint coin featuring King Matthias and the Buda Civitas Regia 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 the Buda Civitas Regia (Royal City of Buda) on the other, symbolizing the king's connection to the city and his role in its development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - Buda Civitas Regia) 1990 coin.
