100 Lekë (Michelangelo's David) 2001 front 100 Lekë (Michelangelo's David) 2001 back
100 Lekë (Michelangelo's David) 2001 photo
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100 Lekë Michelangelo's David

2001 year
Silver (.925) 15.7 g 32.65 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
Period
Fourth Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
100 Lekë 100 ALL = USD 1.12
Currency
New lek (1965-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
15.7 g
Diameter
32.65 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#26470
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Michelangelo's David motif

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100 LEKE
500 - VJETORI I STATUJES SE DAVIDIT

Translation: 500th Anniversary of the Statue of David

Engraver: Namik Prizreni

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 100 Lekë coin featuring Michelangelo's David is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It was minted in 2001 by the Albanian National Bank to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Michelangelo's birth. The coin's design features a depiction of David, the famous sculpture by Michelangelo, on the obverse, while the reverse side features the Albanian coat of arms and the inscription "100 Lekë". The coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 15.7 grams. It's a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in art, history, or numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lekë (Michelangelo's David) 2001 coin.