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Sándor Petőfi and The Revolution and War of Independence of 1848/1849 non-ferrous collector coin (BU) 2023

A great gift idea for history buffs!

állapot:
Archivált
denomination:
7 500
edge:
BU
date of issue:
2023.04.11.
material:
Színesfém
fineness:
Cu75Ni25
issue limit:
8000
diameter:
52,50 mm
weight:
76,50 g
designer:
Horváth Andrea és Kovács Zoltán
SKU: KC032023-04

31,50 

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Description

Sándor Petőfi is one of the most iconic figures of Hungarian literature and culture. He has been a key point of reference for every generation from the mid-1800s down to current times. Born Sándor Petrovics in the town of Kiskőrös in 1823, he tried his hand at many professions in his life, working as a traveling actor, soldier and newspaper editor. In addition to these jobs, he was also the first to try to live from his literary work in Hungary. His persona, life, work and political dedication to freedom have been a continuous source of inspiration to generations of writers, artists and musicians. His literary works are still studied today in the school system and he forms a central part of Hungarian cultural identity. One of his most important pieces is the patriotic poem Nemzeti dal (National Song), which was written on 13 March 1848, two days before the start of the Hungarian Revolution. Legend has it that the first line of the poem was changed, thanks to Ferenc Szikra, who, when he saw the original text (Forward Hungarians, the homeland calls!), said to Petőfi, “My friend, the Hungarians must first rise up, before they can move forward.” Petőfi took this advice and rewrote the first line.[1] He originally intended to use the poem at the national assembly planned by the young revolutionaries for 19 March. However, with news of the revolution in Vienna, events speeded up and he thus first read this work at the Pilvax cafe in Pest on 15 March. Together with the 12 Points of the revolutionaries, the National Song was the first text printed without censorship at the Landerer printers.

Front: The central motif on the front is the printing press of Landerer and Heckenast, on which the 12 Points and the National Song were reproduced. The page from the printing press flows through the edge, showing the first two verses of the National Song. The date “1848” is integrated into the printing press motif. The front also has the mandatory elements: the legend MAGYARORSZÁG, the denomination 3000 FORINT, the mint mark BP. and the minting date 2023, along with the master mark of Zoltán Kovács, who designed the front of the coin.
Back: The back presents a half-profile portrait of Petőfi, inspired by the 1846 drawing by Miklós Barabás. Next to the portrait is the legend “PETŐFI SÁNDOR”, with two emblematic lines by the author below “A korláttalan természet / Vadvirága vagyok én” (I am a wildflower / of nature unbounded) from the poem “A természet vadvirága”. The composition is completed by two sprigs of wildflowers around the quote. In a circular legend to the left of the portrait one finds the dates of the poet’s life, 1823 – 1849. The master mark of Andrea Horváth, who designed the back, is incorporated into Petőfi’s clothing.