2 Lek - Zog I (Trial) 1928 front 2 Lek - Zog I (Trial) 1928 back
2 Lek - Zog I (Trial) 1928 photo
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2 Lek - Zog I Trial

1928 year
Nickel 10 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
King
Zog I (1928-1939)
Type
Pattern
Year
1928
Value
2 Lek (2&nbspALK)
Currency
Old lek (1926-1965)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
10 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1940
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#95094
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Bust facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: AMET ZOGU

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Lek coin was designed by the Italian engraver, Romano D'Aragona, 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 1928 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
1928 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 - Zog I (Trial) 1928 coin.