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½ Lek
1926 year| Nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1925-1928) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | ½ Lek (½ ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Hercules wrestling Nemean lion and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
LEK
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1926 ½ Lek coin was the first coin to feature the image of the Albanian national hero, Skanderbeg, on its obverse side. Skanderbeg was a 15th-century Albanian prince who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire and is considered a symbol of Albanian national identity. The inclusion of his image on the coin was a significant move towards promoting Albanian nationalism and independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 R | 1002000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Lek 1926 coin.
