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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Return of St. Stephen's Crown Medal
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Return of St. Stephen's Crown Medal

Artifact ID1982.00882.03
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Date 1978
Medium Metal (silver)
Dimensions1/16 × 1 11/16 in., 0.95 oz. (2.3 × 42.5 mm, 27 g)
Physical DescriptionA sterling silver medallion commemorating the return of St. Stephen's Crown.
On the obverse of the coin is a bas relief of the Hungarian Coronation Regalia, including the Holy Crown of Hungary, also known as the Crown of Saint Stephen, the sceptre, the orb, the mantle, and the coronation sword. The side of the coin is stamped “AP 925”
The reverse of the coin is a bas relief of the building housing the Országgyűlés or National Assembly, the Hungarian Parliament. The text states “Budapest 1978.I.6.”

Historical NoteSilver medallion commemorating the return of St. Stephen's Crown to the people of Hungary in 1978. The Hungarian crown jewels were held in the United States in Fort Knox for safekeeping during most of the Cold War. The medal was given during a luncheon with Soviet immigrants in the Family Dining Room at the White House May 11, 1982.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Country/CultureHungary
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