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The Kőszeg Castle, also known as Jurisics Castle, is nestled in the historic heart of Kőszeg's old town. Its origins trace back to 802, when it was mentioned as castellum Guntionis in Einhard's chronicle. Initially built as the Lower Castle, it later became the central estate of the Upper Castle. Over the centuries, ownership of the castle shifted from the Héder family to the Habsburgs and then to Matthias Corvinus.
The castle's most famous event occurred in 1532 when Sultan Suleiman's massive army laid siege. Captain Nicholas Jurisics led a valiant defense, and after twenty-five days, the Ottomans withdrew. In celebration, the Hungarians raised eight Turkish flags on the castle's towers. Ferdinand of Habsburg rewarded Jurisics with a baronial title, but after his death without a male heir, the castle returned to royal administration.
In 1695, the Esterházy family acquired the castle, holding it until 1931. It then served military purposes until 1955. Throughout its history, the castle endured multiple sieges by Transylvanian, imperial, and Kuruc forces. A fire in 1777 led to the demolition of many defenses. Restoration efforts between 1955 and 1963 have since preserved the castle, which now houses cultural institutions.
Engraver: Gábor Kereszthury
Obverse
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Depicts the panoramic view of the Jurisics Castle. Above it, in the center, the inscription "KŐSZEGI" and "CASTLE" are visible in two horizontal rows. On the left edge - incorporated into the depiction of the castle wall - the engraver's privy mark is placed. KŐSZEGI |
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Reverse
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Depicts the portrait of Nikola Jurišić. On the right, in two horizontal rows, the denomination and the inscription "FORINT", on the left, in two horizontal rows, the issuance year "2015" and the mintmark "BP." are visible. Along the edge, in the upper circular inscription, "HUNGARY", and in the lower circular inscription - in handwriting - the inscription "Miklós Jurisics" can be read. MAGYARORSZÁG |
Edge |
2000 Forint
Hungarian Castles
Jurisics Castle
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KM# 885 Adamo# EM297
Hungarian Castles
Jurisics Castle
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Copper Nickel |
Weight | 30.8 g |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Budapest Mint (BP)
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