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Sándor Petőfi (1823-1849) was a Hungarian poet, revolutionary, a national hero, one of the most iconic figures of Hungarian literature and culture. His poems were translated into the most languages in Hungarian poetry. In his short life, the internationally renowned poet wrote nearly a thousand poems, and was one of the first literary figures who managed to make a living from his writings. He started the concept of the literary icon. As an embodiment of Hungarian Romanticism, he introduced new themes into Hungarian poetry, such as the family poetry, the depiction of the Puszta (Hungarian grasslands) and the idea of a free world. His exceptional popularity was also due to the fact that he used plain language in his works, and incorporated the language of the people into literature. He was one of the leading figures of the ‘Young people of March’, a dominant figure in the 1848-1849 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence.
Engraver: József Garányi, Tamás Vígh
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Depicts a portrait of Sándor Petőfi, the engraver's name below, below the quote from his poem "Youth of March": "...We dared to act for the country!" Petőfi's signature below the quote. "...Tenni |
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Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic, dividing the issue year and the denomination, the mint mark (BP.) on the bottom, the engraver's initials on the right, surrounded by the country name (Hungarian People's Republic) above. MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG |
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