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1 Lek Trial
1926 year| Nickel | 8 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1925-1928) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 1 Lek (1 ALK) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#104826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Alexander the Great on horseback
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R 1.LEK 1926
PROVA
Translation: Trial
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Lek (Trial) 1926 is a rare and unique coin, with only 100,000 pieces minted. It was designed by the Italian engraver, P. Monti, and features a portrait of King Zog I on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Albanian coat of arms. The coin was minted in 1926, but it was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lek (Trial) 1926 coin.
