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1 Frang Ar - Zog I Independence
1937 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| King | Zog I (1928-1939) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| 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 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXV·VJETORI·I·INDIPENDENCËS
FR.AR·1
-28·XI·1912·1937-
Translation: 25th Anniversary of Independence
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: MBRETNIA SHQIPTARE
Translation: Albanian Kingdom
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1937 Albanian 1 Frang Ar coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Zog I, who was the first and only king of Albania. He ruled the country from 1925 until 1939, and this coin was issued to commemorate the independence of Albania from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. The coin's design features an image of King Zog I on one side and the Albanian eagle on the other, symbolizing the country's independence and sovereignty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 R | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Frang Ar - Zog I (Independence) 1937 coin.
