Hungarian Millecentenárium Token 1996 front Hungarian Millecentenárium Token 1996 back
Hungarian Millecentenárium Token 1996 photo
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Hungarian Millecentenárium Token

1996 year
Silver (.835) 5.73 g 27 mm
Description
Location
Hungary
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1996
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
5.73 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#335327
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Commemorates the first Hungarian coin. St. Stephen I (r. 1000-1038) had the first Hungarian coins minted of silver at the start of his reign around the year 1000, patterned on the Western European denar system.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAGYARORSZÁG EZEREGYSZÁZ ÉVES 896-1996

Translation: Hungary is 1100 years old 896-1996