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50 Lekë Durazzo; Trial
1986 year| Silver (.925) | 168.15 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1945-1990) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 50 Lekë (50 ALL) |
| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 168.15 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Durazzo motif
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALBANIA
KALAJA E DURRESIT
50 LEKE
Translation: Castle of Durazzo
Engraver: Gyorgy Bornar
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Lekë coin was designed by the Albanian artist, Maks Velo, and it features a unique and intricate pattern on its reverse side. The pattern includes a stylized image of a double-headed eagle, which is a common motif in Albanian art and symbolism, and it is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The use of a pattern on the reverse side of the coin was a departure from the traditional design of Albanian coins, which typically featured a portrait of a leader or a national symbol. The Pattern 50 Lekë coin was minted in 1986 as a trial coin, and it was never officially released into circulation. As a result, it is considered a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lekë (Durazzo; Trial) 1986 coin.
