Hungary 10 Forint (István Széchenyi Centennial)

Hungary (Second Hungarian Republic) · 1948

A silver commemorative coin featuring the portrait of István Széchenyi, issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.

Country: Hungary (Second Hungarian Republic)
Year: 1948
Denomination: 10 Forint
Metal: Silver (.500 fine)

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Overview

A silver commemorative coin featuring the portrait of István Széchenyi, issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.

Historical significance

Part of a three-coin commemorative series (long with the 5 and 20 Forint) celebrating the centennial of the 1848 Revolution against the Habsburg monarchy. Széchenyi was a prominent statesman and 'The Greatest Hungarian'.

Obverse (front)

Denomination '10 FORINT', the name 'MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG' (Republic of Hungary), date '1948', and BP mint mark. Designed by István Iván.

Reverse (back)

Left-facing portrait of Count István Széchenyi with his name 'SZÉCHENYI ISTVÁN' and the revolutionary dates '1848-49'.

Estimated value

$15 - $25 in circulated condition; $35 - $60 in Mint State (UNC)

What drives this coin's value

Silver spot price, overall eye appeal (toning), and preservation of the fine details in the hair on the portrait.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF) / About Uncirculated (AU). The coin shows visible hair detail and sharp lettering but appears to have surface marks and a slightly dull luster consistent with light handling.

Mintage & rarity

200,000; relatively common but popular among collectors of Hungarian silver.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Verify the weight (20g) and diameter (34mm). Check the edge lettering for crispness. Replicas exist in base metal that lack the weight or 'ring' of silver.

Notable varieties & errors

There are different varieties in the edge lettering orientation and the 'BP' mint mark spacing, though most do not carry a significant premium.

Similar coins

Often grouped with the 1948 5 Forint (Kossuth) and 20 Forint (Táncsics) silver coins from the same centennial series.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only to avoid skin oils reacting with the silver. Store in a PVC-free numismatic flip or capsule. Do not clean or polish, as this will destroy the numismatic value.