0.05 Lek coin from Albania (Republic of Albania, Republika e Shqipërisë). The coin was circulated in 1940 - 1941 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Albania
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Balkans
Denomination: 0.05 Lek
Value: 0.05 Lek (0.05 ALK)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1940 - 1941
Numismatic period: Old lek (1926 - 1965)
Year demonetized: 1/1/1945
Composition: Aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 19.5 mm.
Weight: 2.95 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Mint: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato
Mint location: Rome, Italy (1911 - now)
Obverse: Vittorio Emanuele III - king of Albania, emperor of Ethiopia, King of Italy
Obverse lettering: VITT·EM·III RE E IMP·MBRET E PER·
Reverse: Oak Leaves and acorn
Reverse lettering: SHQIPNI R LEK 0.05 1940 - XVIII ALBANIA
Reverse translation: AlbaniaR LEK 0.05 1940 - XVIII ALBANIA
Edge: Smooth
ℹ Themes: Kings, Plants
