20 Franga Ari Zog I

Features

Issuer Albania
Period First Republic (1925-1928)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1926-1927
Value 20 Franga Ari = 100 Lek (100 ALK)
Currency Old lek (1926-1965)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 6.4516 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1 January 1940
Number
N#
24314
References KM# 10,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 2
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Double headed eagle with spread wings and legs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
. SHQIPNI - ALBANIA .
Fr:A 20
1927 R

Translation: Albania

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Reverse

Bust facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: AMET ZOGU

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Reeded

Mint

R Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Rome, Italy (1911-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1926 R 39%
1927 R Photo 6 000 $ 1600 $ 1600 89%

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Bullion value: USD 416.30 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3114
Lot 33307
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2024 1927 R UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 1860.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232335
Lot 65202
Internet Archive
24 Aug 2023 1927 R UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 31229
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 1927 R UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33338
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1927 R UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 1980.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232222
Lot 61416
Internet Archive
26 May 2022 1927 R UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 31165
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1927 R UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 31461
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1927 R AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232205
Lot 61406
Internet Archive
27 Jan 2022 1927 R AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1740.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Franga Ari (Zog I)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232041
Lot 62253
Internet Archive
7 Oct 2020 1927 R USD 690.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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