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Description
Miklós Zrínyi (1620–1664) was a Croatian aristocrat who held various titles and roles, including Croatian ban, perpetual ispán of Zala and Somogy counties, royal councilor, and captain of Légrád. Zrínyi was celebrated as a poet, military strategist, and statesman, focusing primarily on military affairs.
He played a pivotal role in protecting Hungary from Turkish invasions and organizing resistance efforts. His military campaigns included successful engagements against the Turks in 1651–1652 and the formation of alliances to counter Ottoman advances. However, the decision by the Vienna court to seek peace with the Sultan undermined his accomplishments. Zrínyi's faith in the Habsburgs weakened, but he remained dedicated to expelling the Turks, exemplified by the construction of New Zrínyi Castle for the defense of Muraköz in 1661.
In 1663, Zrínyi formed coalitions with other Hungarian nobles to resist Turkish attacks and was appointed chief Hungarian commander by Emperor Leopold I. Despite achieving notable victories, he tragically perished in an accident during a hunting expedition in 1664.
Engraver: László Hunyadi
Obverse
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Depicts the Castle of Csáktornya. Positioned horizontally above the castle, the years of Miklós Zrínyi's birth and death, "1620-1664," are displayed in the middle. Beneath the depiction of the river, a wavy ribbon-like band bears the inscription "CSÁKTORNYA." In the center, the engraver's privy mark is visible. Along the edge, "ZRÍNYI MIKLÓS" is inscribed in the upper section, while the Latin phrase "GOOD FORTUNE, NOTHING ELSE." can be found in the lower section. ZRÍNYI MIKLÓS |
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Reverse
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Depicts the portrait of Miklós Zrínyi based on a painting by Jan Thomas. The upper inscription reads "HUNGARY," while the lower text contains the denomination and the inscription "FORINT." The year of issue "2014" separates the two legends on the left, and the mintmark "BP" on the right. MAGYARORSZÁG |
| Edge |
2000 Forint
KM# 872 Adamo# EM283
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
| Material | Copper Nickel |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | - |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Budapest Mint (BP)
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