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100 Franga Ari - Zog I Independence; Trial
1937 year| Gold (.900) | 32.2581 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| King | Zog I (1928-1939) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 100 Franga Ari = 500 Lek (500 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 32.2581 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#63123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXV·VJETORI·I·INDIPENDENCËS
FR. 100
PROVA
-28·XI·1912·1937-
Translation:
25th Anniversary of Independence
Trial
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence; Trial) 1937 from Albania is that it was designed by the Italian artist, Vittorio Grassi, who was commissioned by King Zog I to create a new currency for Albania. The coin features a portrait of King Zog I on one side and the Albanian coat of arms on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but a small number of pattern coins were produced as trial strikes. As a result, the Pattern 100 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence; Trial) 1937 is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence; Trial) 1937 coin.
