5 Franga Ari Zog; Trial strike

Features

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 Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1 January 1940
Number
N#
104890
References KM# Pr8
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.

Obverse

Man with plow facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SHQIPNI
ALBANIA
PROVA
R 1926
FR.5

Translation:
Albania
Trial

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Reverse

Bust facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: AMET ZOGU

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERT FERT

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  29% No star on obverse
1926 R Photo 50 $ 2200 100%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Franga Ari (Zog; Trial strike)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Franga Ari (Zog; Trial strike)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Franga Ari (Zog; Trial strike)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Franga Ari (Zog; Trial strike)
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 15 The Meduno Collection of Italian Provas Showcase Auction 61303
Lot 21011
Internet Archive
15 Jan 2023 1926 R UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Franga Ari (Zog; Trial strike)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Franga Ari (Zog; Trial strike)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Franga Ari (Zog; Trial strike)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Franga Ari (Zog; Trial strike)
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31180
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 1926 R UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 2280.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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