5000 Forint János Kálvin, Hungary

Main information

Country:
Hungary
Years of Minting:
2009
Period:
Republic (1989-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
BP. Hungarian mint, Budapest, Hungary (1925-date)

$13.90-$285.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

In the centre of the reverse side is a portrait of John Calvin after a painting by Hans Holbein. The outer ring along the edge of the coin bears the legends SOLI DEO GLORIA and JOHN CALVIN 1509-1564. The Euro-star logo, indicating that the coin was issued as part of the Europa Coin Programme, and the signature mark of the coins designer, Mrta Csikai, are featured on either side of the portrait.

Engraver:

Márta Csikai

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

In addition to the standard design elements (the denomination: HUF 5000, the legend: Republic of Hungary, the mint mark: BP and the date of issue: 2009), the obverse of the coin features the monogram of Christ as it appears on the front of the pulpit in the Reformed College of Debrecen.

Engraver:

Márta Csikai

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG BP. 2009 5000 FORINT

Reverse:

SOLI DEO GLORIA eu KÁLVIN JÁNOS 1509-1564

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

Weight:31.46 g
Diameter:38.6 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Reeded

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5000 Forint János Kálvin, Hungary

Main information

Reference Price

$13.90-$285.00

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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