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0.20 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III Trial
1939 year| Stainless steel | 4 g | 21.7 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Italian occupation (1939-1943) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 0.20 Lek (0.20 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.59 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Two headed eagle between fasces, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHQIPNI
1939 XVIII
LEK 0,20
ALBANIA
R
PROVA
Translation:
Albania
Trial
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 0.20 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1939 from Albania made of Stainless steel weighing 4 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. It was designed to commemorate the visit of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy to Albania in 1939, but it was never officially released into circulation due to the outbreak of World War II. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 0.20 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1939 coin.
