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0.50 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III Trial
1939 year| Stainless steel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Italian occupation (1939-1943) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1939 |
| 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#95123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two headed eagle between fasces, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHQIPNI
1939 XVIII
LEK 0,50
ALBANIA
R
PROVA G.ROMAGNOLI
Translation:
Albania
Trial
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 0.50 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1939 from Albania made of Stainless steel weighing 6 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coinage for the Albanian government in 1939, but it was never officially released into circulation. Its rarity and historical significance make it 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 0.50 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1939 coin.
