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The Eger Castle, located in northern Hungary, is a historically significant fortress renowned for its defense against the Ottoman Empire in 1552. Perched on a hill, the castle offered a strategic vantage point and was part of a defensive network protecting Hungary from invasions. In the famous 1552 siege, István Dobó led about 2,100 defenders against an Ottoman army of approximately 40,000, successfully repelling them after a month-long siege. This victory halted the Ottoman advance and became a symbol of national resistance. The castle, featuring medieval and Renaissance architecture, has undergone several reconstructions and expansions. Significant structures include the Dobó Bastion and the ruins of the original keep. Now a museum and cultural site, the Eger Castle attracts numerous visitors with exhibitions on its history and the broader history of Eger and Hungary.
Engraver: László Szunyogh
Obverse
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Depicts the southern side of the Eger Castle, highlighting the Hippolit Tower, the Gergely Bastion, and part of the castle wall. In the foreground, the inscription "CASTLE OF EGER" is centered. Around the edge, the upper inscription reads "THE STRENGTH OF THE WALLS IS NOT IN THE STONE, BUT IN THE SPIRIT OF THE DEFENDERS," while the lower inscription reads "HUNGARY," each separated by a dot. A FALAK EREJE NEM A KŐBEN VAN, HANEM A VÉDŐK LELKÉBEN |
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Reverse
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Depicts a bust of István Dobó in armor and helmet. The edge features an inscription, with "DOBÓ ISTVÁN" at the top, the denomination and "FORINT" at the bottom left. To the right of the bust is the issuance year "2018" and the mint mark "BP." Below this, there is microtext displaying matching letters. On the right edge, beneath the depiction of a grape leaf, is the engraver's privy mark. DOBÓ ISTVÁN |
Edge |
2000 Forint
Hungarian Castles
Eger Castle
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Adamo# EM359
Hungarian Castles
Eger 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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