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  • 2 Pengő 1929-1939, KM# 511, Hungary, Miklós Horthy
  • 2 Pengő 1929-1939, KM# 511, Hungary, Miklós Horthy
Description

Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya (1868–1957) was a Hungarian admiral and statesman, who served as Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary between World Wars I and II and throughout most of World War II, from 1 March 1920 to 15 October 1944.

Obverse

Depicts the Madonna, wearing the Hungarian Holy Crown, holding a scepter in her right hand and an orb in her left hand, with the child Jesus on her lap. Behind the depiction, rays of light can be seen extending towards the edge. The edge is adorned with a string of pearls, and below it is the inscription "PATRONESS OF HUNGARY", with the issue year separated by dots from the inscription.

Engraver: István Szentgyörgyi

MAGYARORSZÁG VÉDASSZONYA
• 1938 •

Reverse

Depicts the small coat of arms of Hungary, held by two angels who are holding the Holy Crown. Below the depiction of the coat of arms is the mint mark "BP.", and further down is a decorative element consisting of oak and olive branches. The depiction of the coat of arms is surrounded by a cord-like ring with ornamental motifs beneath it. Above, within the outer pearl border, is the inscription "HUNGARIAN KINGDOM", separated by three decorative motifs from the inscription "2 PENGŐ".

Engraver: Vince Pittner

MAGYAR.KIRÁLYSÁG
BP.
2 PENGŐ

Edge

2 Pengő

Regency
KM# 511 Huszar# 2243 Unger# 1511 Adamo# P7
Characteristics
Material Silver
Fineness 0.640
Weight 10 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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