József Reményi
Reményi József József Reményi (23 January 1887 Kosice – 25 December 1977 Budapest) was a Hungarian sculptor, medallist, and coin designer who, following his studies in Italy and (Germany), worked as teacher of applied arts and was later nominated the artistic director of the Hungarian Mint. Considered one of the creators of Hungarian numismatic art, he designed more than 900 plaques and coins, including several items of Hungarian forint currency.
Also recorded as Jozsef Remenyi
József Reményi

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- Full name
- Reményi József Joakim Móric.
- Born
- 1887. · Košice.
- Died
- 1977. · Budapest.
- Nationality
- Hungary.
- Occupation
- sculptor and medalist.
- Languages
- Hungarian.
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Reményi József József Reményi (23 January 1887 Kosice – 25 December 1977 Budapest) was a Hungarian sculptor, medallist, and coin designer who, following his studies in Italy and (Germany), worked as teacher of applied arts and was later nominated the artistic director of the Hungarian Mint. Considered one of the creators of Hungarian numismatic art, he designed more than 900 plaques and coins, including several items of Hungarian forint currency.
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József Reményi was recorded at birth as Reményi József Joakim Móric. The authorities additionally record the heading Jozsef Remenyi. His recorded language was Hungarian.

Architectural reliefs by Béla Ohmann and József Reményi on the facade of the County Hall, NW corner. - 10 Kosztolányi Dezső Street and Petőfi Sándor Street corner, Zalaegerszeg, Zala County, Hungary.
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1887
József Reményi born at Košice.
1977
József Reményi died at Budapest.
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