1/2 Lek - Zog I (1930 - 1931)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Lek |
| Catalog Number | KM# 13 |
| Weight (g) | 6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.85 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Nickel |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1940-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Giuseppe Romagnoli
Lettering:
· SHQIPNI ·
1930
Description:
Coat of Arms, name of country above, date below.
· SHQIPNI ·
1930
Description:
Coat of Arms, name of country above, date below.
Reverse
Engraved by Giuseppe Romagnoli
Lettering:
1
-
2
LEK
V
Description:
Hercules wrestling Nemean lion, who in Greek mythology was a viscious monster living in Nemea. This cat had magical golden fur that was impervious to mortal weapons and claws that could cut through armour.
Slaying the Nemean lion was the first of Heracles' twelve labours.
1
-
2
LEK
V
Description:
Hercules wrestling Nemean lion, who in Greek mythology was a viscious monster living in Nemea. This cat had magical golden fur that was impervious to mortal weapons and claws that could cut through armour.
Slaying the Nemean lion was the first of Heracles' twelve labours.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 V | 500,000 | Common | |
| 1931 L | 500,000 | Common | |
| 1931 L | Proof | Rare |