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2 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III Trial
1939 year| Stainless steel | 10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Italian occupation (1939-1943) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 2 Lek (2 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two headed eagle between Lictor axes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHQIPNI
1939 XVIII
2 LEK
ALBANIA
R
PROVA
Translation:
Albania
Trial
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Victor Emmanuel III coin was designed by Italian engraver and sculptor, Giuseppe Romagnoli. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the Italian Lira and the Albanian Lek. The coin features a portrait of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy, on one side and the Albanian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1939 as a trial coin, but it was never officially released into circulation. Today, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1939 coin.
