500 Forint: History

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Alexander Malioukov, 28.03.2024 18:52

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Photo		none	Position: 1 Source: en.numista.com Link: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces34378.html Cover: Yes
		none	Position: 2 Source: en.numista.com Link: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces34378.html Cover: Yes
		Position: 3 Source: OneBid Link: https://onebid.pl/ Cover: Yes	none
		Position: 4 Source: OneBid Link: https://onebid.pl/ Cover: Yes	none
Obverse Object		Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) → Beatrice of Naples	Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) → Beatrix
Obverse lettering		MATHIAS REX ET BEATRIX REGINA HVNGARIAE	-MATHIAS-REX- -ET-BEATRIX-REGINA- -HVNGARIAE-
Obverse description		Depicts busts of Matthias Corvinus and his wife Beatrice of Naples facing each other in Renaissance style, the Latin inscription "King Matthias and Queen Beatrix of Hungary" below. Beatrice of Naples (1457–1508), alternatively referred to as Beatrice of Aragon, held the titles of Queen of Hungary and Queen of Bohemia twice through her marriages to Matthias Corvinus and Vladislaus II, respectively. She was born to Ferdinand I of Naples and Isabella of Clermont. Beatrice of Naples, educated at her father's court, married Matthias in Hungary on December 22, 1476, becoming Queen of Hungary. Their union strengthened ties between Hungary and Naples. Beatrice played a significant role in Hungarian policy, promoting the Italian Renaissance and supporting Matthias's cultural endeavors. Despite tensions arising from Matthias's illegitimate son and his mother's presence at court, Beatrice maintained her power after Matthias's death in 1490. She remarried Vladislaus II of Bohemia and Hungary in 1491, a marriage later declared illegal by the pope in 1500. Forced to pay the trial costs, Beatrice returned to Naples, where she died in 1508.	On the obverse, there are busts of Matthias and Beatrix (Beatrice of Naples) facing each other in Renaissance style. Below them, the inscription "MATHIAS REX ET BEATRIX REGINA HVNGARIAE" is arranged in three rows, separated by rectangular shapes.
Reverse Object		Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) → Horse	Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) → Matthias Corvinus
		Military → Armor	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) → Horse
		Art (sculpture, painting etc.) → Monument	Military → Armor
Reverse description		Depicts Matthias Corvinus Monument, the country name above (Hungarian Republic), dividing the Latin inscription "King Matthias †1490", the denomination on the left, the mintmark (BP), the issue year, and the engraver's name below. The Matthias Corvinus Monument stands in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Designed by János Fadrusz and unveiled in 1902. Following the casting of the bronze sculpture at the ore foundry, a smaller plaster model was created and exhibited at the World Exhibition in Paris, where it received the prestigious Grand Prix award.	On the reverse, around a semicircle, the inscription "MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG" (HUNGARIAN REPUBLIC) is visible, with the image of King Matthias's equestrian statue in Kolozsvár (Cluj-Napoca) in the center. On both sides of the king's figure, "+ MATTHIAS REX 1490" is written. In the bottom left, the denomination "500 FORINT" is inscribed in two rows. Beneath the statue's pedestal, there is a mint mark "BP." and the year of issuing "1990", followed by the designer's name, Ferenc Lebó, with the initials "LEBÓ F" readable.
Coin description		Matthias Corvinus (1443–1490), also known as Matthias Hunyadi, was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1458 to 1490, ruling as Matthias I. He expanded his reign by becoming King of Bohemia in 1469 and adopting the title Duke of Austria in 1487. Son of John Hunyadi, Regent of Hungary, Matthias ascended to the throne at 14 years old with the support of his uncle Michael Szilágyi after his father's death. Despite initially ruling under his uncle's guidance, he quickly took control of the government. Matthias engaged in military campaigns against Czech mercenaries and Emperor Frederick III, ultimately signing a peace treaty with the latter in 1463. He later focused on internal affairs, introducing new taxes and facing rebellion in Transylvania in 1467. Matthias also waged war against George of Poděbrady, King of Bohemia, expanding his territories but facing resistance from the Hussite lords. He bolstered defenses against the Ottoman Empire, aiding Moldavia against Ottoman invasions and securing peace treaties with neighboring powers. Known for his patronage of arts and science, Matthias's reign marked a flourishing of culture in Hungary, earning him the epithet "Matthias the Just" and enduring popularity in folklore. Engraver: Ferenc Lebó	Matthias Corvinus, also known as Matthias Hunyadi, reigned as King of Hungary from 1458 to 1490. Born in 1443 to John Hunyadi, a prominent military leader, Matthias is celebrated as one of Hungary's greatest monarchs. His rule saw territorial expansion through military conquests, including parts of Austria, Moravia, and Silesia. Renowned as the "Renaissance King," he fostered culture and learning, establishing the Bibliotheca Corviniana, a renowned library. Despite his achievements, his reign faced challenges such as conflicts with nobility and financial issues. Matthias Corvinus left a lasting legacy as a skilled ruler and patron of culture, though his realm faced decline after his death. Engraver: Ferenc Lebó
Topic		Matthias Corvinus and Beatrice of Naples	none
Series		500th Anniversary of Death of King Matthias Corvinus	500th Anniversary of Death King Mathias of Hunyadi

Alexander Malioukov, 28.03.2024 18:53

Péter Kiss, 27.03.2024 15:48

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Item		500 Forint, Hungary	none

Alexander Malioukov, 28.03.2024 18:53