10 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial strike) 1939 front 10 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial strike) 1939 back
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10 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III Trial strike

1939 year
Silver (.835) 10 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
Period
Italian occupation (1939-1943)
Type
Pattern
Year
1939
Value
10 Lek (10&nbspALK)
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
References
Numista
N#95127
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Two headed eagle between Lictor axes

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SHQIPNI
1939 XVII
10 LEK
ALBANIA R
PROVA

Translation:
Albania
Trial

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SHQIPNI

Translation: Albania

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial strike) 1939 from Albania is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation, but rather as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, it is considered a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

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 10 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial strike) 1939 coin.