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0.05 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III
| Aluminium bronze | 2.95 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Italian occupation (1939-1943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1940-1941 |
| Value | 0.05 Lek (0.05 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Oak leaves and acorn, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHQIPNI
R
LEK 0.05
1940 - XVIII
ALBANIA
Translation:
Albania
R
LEK 0.05
1940 - XVIII
ALBANIA
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 0.05 Lek coin featuring Victor Emmanuel III from Albania was issued during the country's brief period of Italian occupation during World War II. The coin was minted in 1940 and 1941, and it features the image of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy, on one side, and the Albanian coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and interesting piece of history, as it represents a unique moment in time when Albania was under Italian rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 R | 1400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 R | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 0.05 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III 1940-1941 coin.
