Hard to Obtain! A prized piece for trial coin collectors. A large Albanian gold coin with exceptional popularity in the global market.

Introducing a rare trial coin (Prova) with an outstanding condition, virtually nonexistent in the market.

The impressive size and beautiful design of this coin are truly captivating.

■ Design

Obverse: King Zog I
Inscription: ZOGV·I·ALBANIENSIVM·REX

Reverse: A double-headed eagle with wings and legs spread
Inscription: PROVA FR. A 100 1928 R

■ Condition

MS61

■ Coin Details

• Year of Issue: 1928
• Mint Location: Rome Mint
• Mintage: 50 pieces
• Material: Gold
• Weight: Approximately 32.26g
• Diameter: Approximately 35mm
• Obverse: King Zog I
• Reverse: A double-headed eagle with wings and legs spread
• NGC Certification: MS61
• NGC Certification Page: https://www.ngccoin.hk/certlookup/4662163-001/61/

■ Highlights

Rarity

Only 50 pieces minted!
Only 15 pieces certified by NGC.
Unlike regular coins, this is a trial coin (Prova) with a limited mintage. The certification count further underscores its extreme rarity.

King Zog I reigned for only 11 years, and this coin was issued in the first year of his reign, making it historically significant and scarcely found in the market. When it does appear, it quickly disappears.

Condition

Ranked 6th among certified coins.
There are only 9 coins graded higher.
Despite being over 100 years old, it has an MS (Mint State) rating, maintaining an exceptional condition.

Market Appeal

The Kingdom of Albania (1928–1939) was established when Ahmet Bey Zog was crowned king in 1928.
King Zog I reigned for only 11 years, and few coins were issued during this time. In 1946, the People's Republic of Albania was established, ending Zog I’s rule. As he was the first and last monarch, coins featuring his image attract significant interest from collectors due to their historical importance and rarity.

In addition to its rarity and artistic value, large gold coins have seen a rise in value in recent years alongside the price of gold, making them highly valued and traded at premium prices globally.

This piece is a rare trial coin not in circulation. Trial coins have a niche market of dedicated collectors both domestically and internationally due to their rarity.

Trial coins have been fetching high prices at recent auctions! The uniqueness of being unissued adds to their desirability, making collectors crave them.

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