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Albania 0.10 Lek 1941 rare coin under Italian occupation
Albania 0.10 Lek 1941 rare coin under Italian occupation
Albania 0.10 Lek 1941 rare coin under Italian occupation

Albania 0.10 Lek 1941 rare coin under Italian occupation

$ 11.61

Availability: 30 in stock
  • Diameter: 22.5 mm
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Modified Item: No
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Color: Brown
  • Denomination: 0.10 Lek
  • Fineness: 0.9
  • Composition: Aluminum-Bronze
  • Year: 1941
  • Condition: Rare WW2 coin of Albania under Italian occupation in good condition (EF/VF+), with very little surface wear. The obverse has a surface stain of verdigris on the head's top and the letter M of "MBRET", whereas a smaller one touches the mintmark R on the reverse. A small rim nick at 3 o'clock on the reverse.
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • KM Number: 28
  • Weight: 4.9 g
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy

    Description

    0.10 LEK 1941 coin description
    This circulated 0.10 Lek coin of Albania was minted in Rome in 1941, during the Italian Occupation period (1939-1941) of the country, in the heat of WW2. It depicts the head of the Italian emperor Vittorio Emanuele III and an oak branch, as a symbol of strength and morale. The coin belongs to the lower mintage type of 1941 and has become scarce and rare to find. It makes a nice addition to your collection.
    Krause Code: KM#28
    Country: Albania
    Year: 1941
    Diameter: 22.5 mm
    Weight: 4.9 g
    Denomination: 0.10 Lek
    Composition: Aluminum-Bronze (copper 90%, aluminum 10%)
    Edge: Smooth
    Mint: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Rome, Italy
    Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli (1872-1966)
    Obverse:
    Italian emperor Vittorio Emanuele III, looking left
    Lettering:
    VITT·EM·III·RE·E·IMP·MBRET·E·PER·
    Reverse:
    Oak leaves and acorn are depicted above the denomination and the year.
    Lettering above:
    SHQIPNI
    Lettering below:
    1941 XVIII
    LEK 0.10
    R
    ALBANIA
    Shipping and handling
    The coin is shipped to you 'en recommandé' worldwide, with a tracking number included.
    The tracking number will be provided in the order details immediately after shipping.
    Returns
    Full customer satisfaction is my paramount goal. In case you are not satisfied with the purchase, you can return the item within 30 days and I will offer you a full refund. You will only have to pay for the return shipping and use tracked mail. The original package must be together with the returned item, too.
    Authenticity and feedback
    I sell only authentic items and rely extensively on customers' positive experience and reviews. The coin comes from the Bank of Albania. Feel free to write me about any questions or complaints. I will do my best to make your purchase a pleasant experience. If you are happy, your positive review would be very appreciated.