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5 Franga Ari Zog I; Pattern
1926 year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1925-1928) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 5 Franga Ari = 25 Lek (25 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Head of King Zog I facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: AMET ZOGU
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Franga Ari coin was designed by the Albanian sculptor, Odhise Paskali, 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 1926, during the reign of King Zog I, who was the first king of Albania and ruled from 1925 to 1939. The coin was made of brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc, and it has a diameter of 25mm. It's worth noting that the Pattern 5 Franga Ari coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and it's highly sought after by numismatists and collectors of Albanian coins.
