1 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1939 front 1 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1939 back
1 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1939 photo
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1 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III Trial

1939 year
Stainless steel 8.1 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
Period
Italian occupation (1939-1943)
Type
Pattern
Year
1939
Value
1 Lek (1&nbspALK)
Currency
Old lek (1926-1965)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
8.1 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1945
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#95124
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Two headed eagle between Lictor axes

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SHQIPNI
1939 XVIII
1 LEK
ALBANIA
R
PROVA

Translation: Albania

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Lek coin was designed by the Italian engraver, P. M. F. M. (Pietro Michele Fusco Migliori), who was also responsible for designing several other coins for Albania during the 1930s.

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 1 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1939 coin.