Albania (struck at the Budapest mint), gold proof essai 50 leke, 1986, Durazzo Seaport, rare, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl (cf. 58 for non-essai in silver). 31.23 grams. Brilliant and practically flawless (no haze), with scene of sailing ship outside of fort depicting the Albanian port city of Durazzo (Durres) on the Adriatic Sea, a silver-coin design struck in gold (1 oz) in a mintage of just five pieces. With original box of issue and certificate from the State Bank of Albania.
($5000-7500)