Hungary 1966-BP 100 forint
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.
- 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
- Hungary 1966-BP 500 forint Zrinyi
- Hungary 1966-BP 1000 forint Zrinyi
- Coins and currency dated 1966
- return to coins of Hungary