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20 Franga Ari Skanderbeg; Trial
1927 year| Gold (.900) | 6.4516 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1925-1928) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 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#160749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Skanderbeg facing rght
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G·KASTRIOTI · SKANDERBEGU
PROVA
Translation: Trial
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Franga Ari (Skanderbeg; Trial) 1927 from Albania is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coinage for a potential new currency for Albania, but it was never officially adopted. As a result, these coins are highly sought after by collectors and are considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 V | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Trial) 1927 coin.
