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20 Franga Ari - Zog I Royal Marriage; Trial
1938 year| Gold | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| King | Zog I (1928-1939) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 20 Franga Ari = 100 Lek (100 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTESA · E · MBRETIT-EVENIMENT · KOMBETAR
PROVA
FR . 20
-27 · IV · 1938-
Translation:
National Marriage Event of the King
Trial
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Franga Ari - Zog I (Royal Marriage; Trial) 1938 from Albania made of Gold is that it was designed by the Italian artist, Vittorio Grassi, who was commissioned by King Zog I to create a new currency for Albania. The coin features a portrait of King Zog I and his wife, Queen Geraldine, on the obverse side, and the Albanian coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but a small number of trial coins were produced in gold, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 R | 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 - Zog I (Royal Marriage; Trial) 1938 coin.
