½ Lek coin from Albania (Republic of Albania, Republika e Shqipërisë). The coin was circulated in 1926 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: ½ Lek
Value: 1/2 Lek (0.50 ALK)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1926
Numismatic period: Old lek (1926 - 1965)
Year demonetized: 1/1/1940
Composition: Nickel
Diameter: 24 mm.
Thickness: 1.5 mm.
Weight: 6 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Mint: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato
Mint location: Rome Italy (1911 - now)
Obverse: Double headed eagle with spread wings and legs
Obverse lettering: ·SHQIPNI· 1926
Obverse translation: Albania
Reverse: Hercules wrestling Nemean lion
Reverse lettering: 1/2 LEK
Edge: Smooth
ℹ Themes: Eagle, Animals, Lions, Mammals, Men