© Fatbardh Shpuza
© Fatbardh Shpuza
10 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III
1939 year| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Italian occupation (1939-1943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 10 Lek (10 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Two headed eagle between Lictor axes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHQIPNI
1939 XVII
10 LEK
ALBANIA R
Translation: Albania
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: MBRETNIA SHQIPTARE
Unabridged legend: Royaume albanais
Translation: Albania
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy, on one side, and an image of a woman representing Albania on the other. This design was chosen to symbolize the alliance between Italy and Albania during World War II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III 1939 coin.
