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© PCGS
10 Lekë Skanderbeg's Death
| Silver (.999) | 33.33 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1945-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1968-1970 |
| Value | 10 Lekë (10 ALL) |
| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 33.33 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Skanderbeg on horseback
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHQIPËRI·ALBANIA
1468 1968
GJERGJ KASTRIOTI - SKËNDERBEU
Translation: Albania
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Countermark for 1968 and 1969 coins were hand positioned, then punched. The result is a variety of countermark positions, to the left and right of LEKEFor the 1970 issue the fineness marking has been incorporated in the dies
Interesting fact
The 10 Lekë coin (Skanderbeg's Death) 1968-1970 from Albania is a non-circulating coin made of silver (.999) and weighs 33.33g. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Skanderbeg's death, who was a national hero of Albania and a leader in the struggle against the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design features a portrait of Skanderbeg on one side and the Albanian coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 8540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lekë (Skanderbeg's Death) 1968-1970 coin.
