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Description
Semmelweis University, Hungary's oldest continuously operating medical training institution, traces its origins back over 250 years to 1769 when Maria Theresa established a medical faculty at the University of Nagyszombat. Designed by Gerard van Swieten, the queen's court physician, the new faculty began operation in 1770 with five departments, adding pharmacist training in 1772. After relocations and expansions, it gained international recognition despite challenges such as overcrowding and wartime disruptions. Renamed in honor of Ignác Semmelweis in 1969, it merged with other institutions in 2000 to form today's Semmelweis University.
Engraver: Virág Szabó
Obverse
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Depicts the coat of arms of Semmelweis University. At the top, the inscription "SEMELWEIS UNIVERSITY IS 250 YEARS OLD" is displayed, while the Latin motto "WE PROTECT LIFE AND SERVE" is inscribed at the bottom. Surrounding the coat of arms is the Latin inscription "UNIVERSITY OF BUDAPEST NAMED OF SEMMELWEIS * 1769 *". On the left side of the border, a decorative motif from the rector's building of Semmelweis University is shown, while the engraver's privy mark separates the inscriptions on the right side. 250 ÉVES A SEMMELWEIS EGYETEM |
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Reverse
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Depicts the top ornamentation of the university scepter, which belongs to the insignia of Semmelweis University, encircled by the original medical faculty dean's chain. On the right side, in a semi-circle following the inner line of the chain, the inscription "HUNGARY" is located at the top, while at the bottom, the mint mark "BP." and the issuance year "2019" are placed. In the middle, in two horizontal rows, the denomination and the text "forint" are situated. Micro-inscriptions become visible under at least tenfold magnification within the mint mark. MAGYARORSZÁG |
| Edge |
The spirit serves freely SZABADON SZOLGÁL A SZELLEM |
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
| Material | Copper Nickel |
| Weight | 30.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | - |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Budapest Mint (BP)
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