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  • 100 Forint 1973, KM# 600, Hungary, 150th Anniversary of Birth of Sándor Petőfi
  • 100 Forint 1973, KM# 600, Hungary, 150th Anniversary of Birth of Sándor Petőfi
Description

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

Obverse

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.

Engraver: Tomas Vigh

"...Tenni
mertünk
a honért!"
Petőfi Sándor
Vigh T.

Reverse

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.

The coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic consists of a centrally positioned Hungarian shield adorned with a five-pointed red star at the top, symbolizing socialism. Surrounding the shield are ears of wheat on either side, representing agriculture and the nation's bounty.

Engraver: Victoria Csucs

MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG
100
19 73
CSV.
Forint
BP.

Edge

100 Forint

People's Republic
KM# 600 Unger# 1561 Huszar# 2381 Adamo# EM42
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.640
Weight 22 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2.4 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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