Difference between revisions of "Albania 1937-R 100 franga ari"

From CoinVarieties
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(This page contains material from http://www.coinfactswiki.com/wiki/Albania_1937-R_100_franga_ari)
 
m (Text replacement - "Zurich:" to "Zürich:")
 
(2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
[[Image:S66-01016.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 66, lot 1016]]
 
[[Image:S66-01016.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 66, lot 1016]]
  
−
This specimen was lot 1016 in Sincona sale 66 (Zurich, October 2020), where it sold for 4,000 CHF (about US$5,266 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''''ALBANIA | misc. Zogu I. Präsident 1925-1928, König 1928-1939. 100 Franga Ari 1937 R, Rom. 25. Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit. Selten. Nur 550 Exemplare geprägt.'' (kingdom of [[Albania]], Zog I, 1928-39, one hundred franga ari of 1937, Rome mint, on the 25th anniversary of independence. Rare. Only 550 pieces struck. PCGS MS62)."</blockquote> Albania was created 1912 during the Balkan Wars by the Great Powers as a means of preventing the region from falling into Greek or Serbian control. She was occupied by [[Austria]] during World War One but had her independence restored by the Treaty of Versailles. King Zog, tho a ruthless and capable leader, was unable to prevent Albania from falling into [[Italy]]'s orbit and Mussolini's grandiose plans for the restoration of the Roman Empire. In 1939, Italy invaded and annexed Albania.
+
This specimen was lot 1016 in Sincona sale 66 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 4,000 CHF (about US$5,266 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''''ALBANIA | misc. Zogu I. Präsident 1925-1928, König 1928-1939. 100 Franga Ari 1937 R, Rom. 25. Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit. Selten. Nur 550 Exemplare geprägt.'' (kingdom of [[Albania]], Zog I, 1928-39, one hundred franga ari of 1937, Rome mint, on the 25th anniversary of independence. Rare. Only 550 pieces struck. PCGS MS62)."</blockquote> Albania was created in 1912 during the Balkan Wars by the Great Powers as a means of preventing the region from falling into Greek or Serbian control. She was occupied by [[Austria]] during World War One but had her independence restored by the Treaty of Versailles. King Zog, tho a ruthless and capable leader, was unable to prevent Albania from falling into [[Italy]]'s orbit and Mussolini's grandiose plans for the restoration of the Roman Empire. In 1939, Italy invaded and annexed Albania.
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 500.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 500.
Line 7: Line 7:
 
''Specification:'' 32.26 g, 0.900 fine gold.
 
''Specification:'' 32.26 g, 0.900 fine gold.
  
−
''Catalog reference:'' KM 21, Mont. 18. Schl. 25. Fr-11.  
+
''Catalog reference:'' KM 21, Mont. 18, Schl. 25, Fr-11.  
  
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 +
* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
−
* <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 66, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, featuring the Claude Stritt Collection,'' Zurich: Sincona AG, 2020.
+
* <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 66, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, featuring the Claude Stritt Collection,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.
  
 
''Link to:''
 
''Link to:''
 
* [[Albania 1935-R 2 qindar ari|1935-R 2 qindar ari]]
 
* [[Albania 1935-R 2 qindar ari|1935-R 2 qindar ari]]
 +
* [[Albania 1937-R frang ar KM-18|1937-R frang ar, 25th anniversary of Independence]]
 +
* [[Albania 1937-R 2 franga ari|1937-R 2 franga ari, 25th anniversary of Independence]]
 +
* [[Albania 1937-R 20 franga ari|1937-R 20 franga ari, 25th anniversary of Independence]]
 
* [[Albania 1938-R 50 franga ari|1938-R 50 franga ari, 10th anniversary of the king's reign]]
 
* [[Albania 1938-R 50 franga ari|1938-R 50 franga ari, 10th anniversary of the king's reign]]
 
* [[Albania 1938-R 100 franga ari|1938-R 100 franga ari, wedding of the king]]
 
* [[Albania 1938-R 100 franga ari|1938-R 100 franga ari, wedding of the king]]

Latest revision as of 08:07, 20 June 2025

Sincona sale 66, lot 1016

This specimen was lot 1016 in Sincona sale 66 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 4,000 CHF (about US$5,266 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"''ALBANIA | misc. Zogu I. Präsident 1925-1928, König 1928-1939. 100 Franga Ari 1937 R, Rom. 25. Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit. Selten. Nur 550 Exemplare geprägt. (kingdom of Albania, Zog I, 1928-39, one hundred franga ari of 1937, Rome mint, on the 25th anniversary of independence. Rare. Only 550 pieces struck. PCGS MS62)."

Albania was created in 1912 during the Balkan Wars by the Great Powers as a means of preventing the region from falling into Greek or Serbian control. She was occupied by Austria during World War One but had her independence restored by the Treaty of Versailles. King Zog, tho a ruthless and capable leader, was unable to prevent Albania from falling into Italy's orbit and Mussolini's grandiose plans for the restoration of the Roman Empire. In 1939, Italy invaded and annexed Albania.

Recorded mintage: 500.

Specification: 32.26 g, 0.900 fine gold.

Catalog reference: KM 21, Mont. 18, Schl. 25, Fr-11.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 66, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, featuring the Claude Stritt Collection, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.

Link to:

Retrieved from "https://coinvarieties.com/index.php?title=Albania_1937-R_100_franga_ari&oldid=526753"