Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Commemorative Medals

Albania, Zog I, Proof Lek and Half-Lek, both 1931l, first edge grained, second edge plain, both 6h (KM. 5, 13; cf. Spink Australia 25, 1012) [2]. Brilliant mint state, extremely rare; the only coins from the Royal Mint to bear the L mint-mark £1,000-1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Group of 20th Century Royal Mint Proof-Record Coins, ex Melbourne Mint Museum.

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Provenance: Despatched from London to Melbourne, 18 February 1932; Noble Numismatics Auction 91 (Melbourne), 21-3 July 2009, lot 1976.

Slabbed in NGC holders, both graded PF 66 Cameo. Work at the Mint on these coins began in late 1931 and was not completed until the following year