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5 Lek - Victor Emmanuel III
1939 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23.1 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Italian occupation (1939-1943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 5 Lek (5 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Two headed eagle between Lictor axes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHQIPNI
1939 XVII
5 LEK
ALBANIA
R
Translation:
Albania
1939 XVII
5 Lek
Albania
R
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: SHQIPTARE MBRETNIA
Translation: Albanian Kingdom
Interesting fact
The 5 Lek coin featuring Victor Emmanuel III from Albania is interesting because it was minted during the country's brief period of Italian occupation during World War II. The coin's design, which includes the image of the Italian king, reflects the political alliance between Albania and Italy at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 1350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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