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0.50 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III
| Stainless steel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Italian occupation (1939-1943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1941 |
| Value | 0.50 Lek (0.50 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.97 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Two headed eagle between fasces, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHQIPNI
1939 XVIII
LEK 0,50
ALBANIA
R
G.ROMAGNOLI
Translation: Albania
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 0.50 Lek coin featuring Victor Emmanuel III from Albania is notable for its unique design, which features the king's portrait on one side and the Albanian flag on the other. This design was chosen to symbolize the country's transition from a monarchy to a republic, as Victor Emmanuel III was the last king of Albania before the country became a republic in 1946.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 R | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 R | 900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 0.50 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III 1939-1941 coin.
