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1 Frang Ar Trial
1927 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1925-1928) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1927 |
| Value | 1 Frang Ar = 5 Lek (5 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Prow of a Roman ship, left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
Fr.A
1927
PROVA V
Translation: Trial
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Frang Ar (Trial) 1927 from Albania is that it was designed by the Italian engraver, G. Romagnoli, and features a unique blend of Albanian and Italian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Zog I, while the reverse side features an image of a double-headed eagle, which was a common symbol in Albanian heraldry. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's newfound independence and its desire to establish closer ties with Italy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 V | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Frang Ar (Trial) 1927 coin.
