KM 483, seven year type, issued for Hungary as part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Quarter dollar size nickel coin, with the Crown of St. Stephen on the obverse. 

The Crown of St. Stephen dates back to at least the 12th century, and possibly to the coronation of the first Hungarian king in AD 1000.  It was used only at coronations, and was used at the coronations of at least 50 Hungarian kings.  It is the symbol of the legitimate rulers of the country.  At the end of World War II, the Hungarian Crown Guard delivered it to the U. S. Army, for safekeeping from the Communist Russians.  For a time, it was stored with the U. S. gold reserve at Fort Knox.  It was returned to the Hungarian people in 1978.  

The angled cross at the top of the crown is the result of damage to it in the 16th century.

We invite you to view our other eBay lots, and visit our eBay store, to see coins from a wide variety of locations throughout the world.

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For a domestic purchase, if your total purchase is not more than $15 and is less than 2 ounces, you have the option of requesting that your shipment be sent via an eBay standard envelope, at a cost of $1.50.  The tracking may not be as complete as First Class Parcel, and the insurance process for lost shipments is cumbersome.  Despite what eBay claims, my Post Office adds a Non-Machinable Surcharge, so the cost is never less than $1. 

Under recent rule changes, the Post Office defines all international merchandise shipments as packages, regardless of whether they are in envelopes.  Shipping for Canada, Australia and the UK depends upon how you wish for it to be shipped: (1) Registered Mail will cost about $34; or (2) First Class Mail International package (insured via a non-Post Office insurer) will cost about $17 ($15 for Canada). Additional items can be added to the package with no additional shipping charge.

30 day return privilege for any reason, provided that the coin holder has not been opened.

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