200 Forint: History

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Alexander Malioukov, 20.03.2024 12:16

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Mintage		Position: 3 Year: 1979 AD Mint: Budapest Mint (BP) Mintage: 2500 Alt. Catalog: KM# P23 Add. Info: Piedfort	Position: 3 Year: 1979 AD Mint: Budapest Mint (BP) Mintage: 2500 Add. Info: Piefort
Mintage	Photo		none	Position: 1 Source: Katz Auction Link: https://katzauction.com/lot/462920 Cover: Yes
		none	Position: 2 Source: Katz Auction Link: https://katzauction.com/lot/462920 Cover: Yes
		Position: 3 Source: Katz Auction Link: https://katzauction.com/ Cover: Yes	none
		Position: 4 Source: Katz Auction Link: https://katzauction.com/ Cover: Yes	none
Obverse Object		Person (politician, revolutionary, entrepreneur) → Gabriel Bethlen	Person (politician, revolutionary, entrepreneur) → Gábor Bethlen
Obverse Object		none	Costume (hat, dress etc.) → Hat
Obverse lettering		•1629-1979 • • BETHLEN • GÁBOR TS	. 1629-1979 . BETHLEN . GÁBOR TS
Obverse description		Depicts a side profile portrait of Gabriel Bethlen. Alongside the portrait, the engraver's initials (TS) on the bottom right.	The main motif on the obverse side of the coin depicts a side profile portrait of Gabriel Bethlen based on contemporary depictions. Alongside the portrait, at the bottom right, the initials "TS" of the coin's designer, Sándor Tóth, is visible. Within the smooth border, the circular inscription reads "1629—1979" and "BETHLEN GÁBOR". Inside the circular inscription, between two arcs, a string of pearls appears, partially obscured by the portrait.
Reverse Object		Crown, jewelry → Holy Crown of Hungary	Coat of arms → Coat of arms of Gábor Bethlen
		Coin, banknote → Coin	Crown, jewelry → Holy Crown of Hungary
		none	Coin, banknote → Coin
Reverse description		The main motif is inspired by Gabriel Bethlen's coins, featuring a coat of arms composed of Hungarian and Transylvanian elements, with the coat of arms of the Bethlen family in the center and the Holy Crown of Hungary above it. The mintmark (BP.) is below the coat of arms. Surrounded by the Latin abbreviations used on the coins of Bethlen Gábor for his titles (Gabriel Bethlen, King of Hungary, Duke of Opole, Prince of Transylvania, and Count of the Székelys). The country name (Hungarian People's Republic) above, the denomination and the issue year below.	On the reverse side of the coin, within a smooth border, the inscription "MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG" (HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC) is seen, and separated from it by decorative motifs, the denomination "200 FORINT" and the year of minting "1979" are located. Within the circular inscription, the main motif of the reverse side is depicted, inspired by the Bethlen Gábor coins, featuring a coat of arms composed of Hungarian and Transylvanian elements, with the coat of arms of the Bethlen family in the center and the Hungarian Holy Crown above it. The mintmark "BP." is located below the coat of arms. As part of the circular inscription of the coin, the Latin abbreviations used on the coins of Bethlen Gábor for his titles are displayed.
Coin description		Gabriel Bethlen (Hungarian: Bethlen Gábor; 1580–1629) ruled as Prince of Transylvania from 1613 to 1629 and as Duke of Opole from 1622 to 1625. He briefly held the title of King-elect of Hungary from 1620 to 1621, though he never fully controlled the kingdom. Supported by the Ottomans, Bethlen led his Calvinist principality against the Habsburgs and their Catholic allies, playing a significant role in Central European politics and military affairs. During his reign, Bethlen focused on modernizing Transylvania's administration and economy while advocating for religious tolerance, particularly toward Protestants. He adeptly navigated alliances with the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Monarchy to maintain Transylvania's autonomy and regional influence. Bethlen's era saw cultural and intellectual blossoming, with Transylvania becoming a hub of Renaissance and Baroque influences. Despite facing challenges to his ambitions for Transylvanian independence from both internal dissent and external pressures, Bethlen's diplomatic prowess and military campaigns left a lasting impact on Hungarian and European history, earning him recognition as one of Transylvania's most capable rulers. Engraved: Sándor Tóth	Bethlen Gábor (or Gabriel Bethlen in English) was a significant figure in Hungarian history. He was born on November 15, 1580, and died on November 25, 1629. Bethlen was a Transylvanian nobleman and Prince of Transylvania from 1613 until his death. During his reign, Bethlen played a crucial role in the political and military affairs of Central Europe. He successfully maneuvered between the Ottoman Empire, the Habsburg Monarchy, and other regional powers, often leveraging alliances to maintain Transylvania's autonomy. Bethlen is remembered for his efforts to modernize Transylvania's administration and economy, as well as for promoting religious tolerance, particularly towards Protestants. He sought to strengthen Transylvania's position as a regional power, balancing between the interests of the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburgs. Bethlen's reign saw significant cultural and intellectual developments, with Transylvania becoming a center of Renaissance and Baroque influences. However, his ambitions for Transylvanian independence faced challenges from both internal dissent and external pressures. Bethlen's diplomatic skills and military campaigns left a lasting impact on Hungarian and European history, and he is often regarded as one of Transylvania's most capable rulers. Engraved: Sándor Tóth
Topic		350th Anniversary of Death of Gabriel Bethlen	350th Anniversary of Death of Gábor Bethlen

Alexander Malioukov, 20.03.2024 12:16

Péter Kiss, 20.03.2024 11:54

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Item		200 Forint, Hungary	none

Alexander Malioukov, 20.03.2024 12:16