Bidspirit auction | Albania - 20 Franga Ari

Albania - 20 Franga Ari 1927 - UNC - Gold 900, 6.45g, 21mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: 5,053 coins  Population of NGC and PCGS grading companies: No higher grades available for this specific coin. General Description: The Albania 20 Franga Ari 1927, graded UNC (Uncirculated), is a remarkable piece of Albanian numismatics. Struck in Gold 900 with a 6.45g weight and 21mm diameter, this coin was issued during the early years of Albania's independence, under the reign of King Ahmet Zogu, who became Albania's first king. This gold coin was part of the Franga Ari series, which was introduced to replace the Ottoman lira after Albania's declaration of independence. The coin’s pristine Uncirculated condition preserves its original luster, making it a highly collectible item for numismatists and collectors of Albanian and European history. Front: The obverse features a portrait of King Ahmet Zogu, with the inscription ”AHMET ZOGU I PASHË - KING OF THE ALBANIANS” around his image. Back: The reverse shows the inscription ”20 FRANGA ARI” along with Albania’s national coat of arms, with the year ”1927” below.