100 Franga Ari - Zog I (Trial) 1928 front 100 Franga Ari - Zog I (Trial) 1928 back
100 Franga Ari - Zog I (Trial) 1928 photo
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100 Franga Ari - Zog I Trial

1928 year
Gold (.900) 32.2580 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
King
Zog I (1928-1939)
Type
Pattern
Year
1928
Value
100 Franga Ari = 500 Lek (500&nbspALK)
Currency
Old lek (1926-1965)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
32.2580 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1940
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#53053
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Double headed eagle with spread wings and legs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVA
FR.A 100
1928 R

Translation: Trial

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Franga Ari - Zog I (Trial) 1928 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 trial coins were produced in 1928. As a result, the Pattern 100 Franga Ari - Zog I (Trial) 1928 is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1928 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 (Trial) 1928 coin.