Hungary 1966-BP 100 forint

from the Stack's Bowers 2017 NYINC sale, part of lot 3020

This specimen was part of lot 3020 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2017), which sold for $11,162.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "HUNGARY. Three Piece Commemorative Proof Set, 1966. Fr-617/9; KM-PS4; Huszar-2357/9. Issued to Commemorate the Defense of Szigetvar and the 400th anniversary of the war against the Turks. The 100 Forint (Szaz) with a mintage of only 3,300 pieces, the 500 Forint (Otszaz) with a mintage of only 1,100 pieces and the 1000 Forint (Ezer) with a mintage of only 330 pieces which was only issued in sets. Brilliant proof surfaces with stark contrast to the frosted devices. An attractive evenly matched set that deserves a premium bid. All are in PCGS secure holders. From the Mezo-Toth Kalman Collection." This denomination was used for several gold commemoratives 1961-68.

Recorded mintage: 3,300 proofs.

Specification: 8.41 g, 0.900 fine gold, .241 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM-569; Fr-619.

Source:

• 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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2017 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Richard Stuart Collection, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.

Link to:

• Hungary 1964-BP 5 filler
• 1966 forint, struck in silver
• Hungary 1966-BP 500 forint Zrinyi
• Hungary 1966-BP 1000 forint Zrinyi
• Coins and currency dated 1966
• return to coins of Hungary