1 Lek 1926-1931 front 1 Lek 1926-1931 back
1 Lek 1926-1931 photo
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1 Lek

 
Nickel 8 g 26.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
Period
First Republic (1925-1928)
King
Zog I (1928-1939)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1926-1931
Value
1 Lek (1&nbspALK)
Currency
Old lek (1926-1965)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
26.7 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1940
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6742
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Alexander the Great on horseback

Script: Latin

Lettering: R 1·LEK 1927

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Lek coin from Albania, minted between 1926 and 1931, features a unique design element - a stylized eagle with outstretched wings, which symbolizes freedom and independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1926 R 1004000 - - - - - -
1927 R 506000 - - - - - -
1930 V 1250000 - - - - - -
1931 L 1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lek 1926-1931 coin.