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100 Franga Ari Zog; Trial
1926 year| Copper | 32.2580 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1925-1928) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 100 Franga Ari = 500 Lek (500 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Copper |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#100619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bust facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: AMET ZOGU
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Franga Ari coin was designed by the Albanian sculptor, Odhise Paskali, and it features a portrait of King Zog I on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Albanian coat of arms. This coin was minted in 1926 as a trial coin, and it was never officially released into circulation. As a result, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 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; Trial) 1926 coin.
