Hungary 1892-KB 20 korona
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This specimen was lot 739 in Stack's Coin Galleries sale (New York, October 2010), where it sold for $253. The catalog description[1] noted,
"HUNGARY. Ferencz Jozsef, 1848-1916. 20 Korona, 1892 KB. Kormoczbanya. Standing ruler in Coronation regalia. Rv. Angels support Arms. First date of this decimal series. Bagmarks in fields. Uncirculated."
This type, issued 1892-1915, superseded the eight forint and was about 5% heavier. This date has been restruck.
Recorded mintage: 1,779,000.
Specification: 6.775 g, 0.900 fine gold, .196 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 486.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Kraljevich, John, Frank Van Valen and Christine Karstedt, Coin Galleries Mail and Internet Bid Sale, New York: Stack's, 2010.
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