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20 Franga Ari Skanderbeg
| Gold (.900) | 6.4516 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1925-1928) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1926-1927 |
| Value | 20 Franga Ari = 100 Lek (100 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.4516 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Skanderbeg facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: G·KASTRIOTI · SKANDERBEGU
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Fr#5 has a Fasces; 90 pieces were reported melted.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Franga Ari (Skanderbeg) coin from Albania is that it features a portrait of Skanderbeg, a national hero who led the resistance against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. The coin was minted in 1926-1927 and has a gold content of 90% (0.900) with a weight of 6.4516 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 R | 5900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 V | 5053 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Franga Ari (Skanderbeg) 1926-1927 coin.
