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5 Qindar Leku Trial
1926 year| Bronze | 4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1925-1928) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 5 Qindar Leku (0.05 ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#160751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Oak (Quercus robur) branch with seven leafs below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVA
5
QINDAR
LEKU
R
Translation: Trial
Engravers: Giuseppe Romagnoli, Attilio Silvio Motti
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Qindar Leku coin was designed by the Albanian sculptor, Odhise Paskali, and it features a unique blend of traditional Albanian motifs and modernist elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized portrait of a young woman, representing the Albanian nation, while the reverse side features a depiction of a double-headed eagle, which is a common symbol in Albanian heraldry. The coin's design was meant to reflect the country's rich cultural heritage and its aspirations for independence and modernization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 R | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Qindar Leku (Trial) 1926 coin.
