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2 Franga Ari - Zog I Independence
1937 year| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| King | Zog I (1928-1939) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 2 Franga Ari = 10 Lek (10 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXV * VJETORI * I * INDIPENDENCËS
FR.AR*2
-28 * XI * 1912 * 1937-
Translation: 25th Anniversary of Independence
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: MBRETNIA SHQIPTARE
Translation: Albanian Kingdom
Interesting fact
The 2 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence) 1937 coin from Albania was designed by the Italian artist, Romano Romanelli, who was known for his work in sculpture and coin design. The coin features a portrait of King Zog I on one side and the Albanian eagle on the other. The coin was minted in 1937 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Albania's independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 R | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence) 1937 coin.
