closed 🇦🇱 Albania 20 Franga 1927-V (Vienna) – Prince Skanderbeg – NGC MS65 – £3,900 Posted

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🇦🇱 Albania 20 Franga 1927-V (Vienna) – Prince Skanderbeg – NGC MS65

NGC Cert # 6672278-001: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6672278-001/65/

An absolutely sublime specimen present in gem uncirculated condition. Frosty devices and wheat golden fields adorn both the obverse and reverse of this eternally popular type Albanian gold coin!

Tiny mintage of only 5,053!

🏷️ £3,900 including fully-insured shipping.

Payment via bank transfer to UK business bank account.

Gjergj Kastrioti, commonly referred to as Skanderbeg, was a feudal lord and military commander who led an offensive against the Ottoman Empire in an area which is today comprised of the countries of Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia.

As a member of the Kastrioti family, Skanderbeg was sent as a hostage to the Ottoman court where he was educated and subsequently entered into the service of the Ottoman sultan. Skanderbeg served the Ottoman sultan for 20 years, rising through the ranks and eventually being appointed as sanjakbey (governor) of the Sanjak of Dibra in the year of 1440.

During the Battle of Niš in 1443, Skanderbeg deserted the Ottomans and became the ruler of Krujë and nearby territories stretching from central Albania. It is here where, in 1444, the small Albanian principalities and fiefdoms were united under Skanderbeg in the League of Lezhë.

Skanderbeg’s military competency and ferocity posed a considerable obstacle to Ottoman expansion in Europe, with many considering him to be a model of Christian resistance to Islam in the 15th century.

The obverse of this spectacular coin features a most extravagant bearded-effigy of Prince Skanderbeg which has become increasingly popular with collectors over the past three years. It’s easy to see why!

The reverse depicts a stoic winged Venetian lion, indicating the Venetian control over the city of Lezhë in which Albanians united under Skanderbeg.

A sublime coin with a fascinating history! 💫

 

 

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Yes, another league, but...wow!🤗

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Now you don't see these every day, a must for any world gold/LMU Coin collector for sure !!

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