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Medal - Queen Elisabeth of Hungary

Location Hungary
Year 1987
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Period 20th century
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Obverse description Bust of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary (Empress Elisabeth of Austria) facing slightly right, wearing a crown, braided hair, veil, and elaborate jewelled necklace with pearl chains. The engraver's signature KEKRI appears in the lower exergue. The circular legend reads ELISABETHA REGINA HUNGARIAE, separated by asterisks.
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Reverse description The Holy Crown of Hungary (Saint Stephen's Crown) depicted in high relief at the centre of the field, with characteristic pendant chains and a cross surmounting the arched crown. The engraver's signature KEKRI appears below the crown. The circular legend commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elisabeth, issued by the Hungarian Medal Collectors' Association, with dates 1837 and 1987 in the lower field separated by asterisks.
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Reverse lettering * SZÜLETÉSÉNEK EMLÉKÉRE A MAGYAR ÉREMGYŰJTŐK EGYESÜLETE *
1837 * 1987
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