Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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ALBANIA. 100 Franga Ari, 1937-R. Rome Mint. Zog I. NGC MS-65.
Fr-11; KM-21. Mintage: 500. Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Albanian Independence. One of the classical RARITIES among all 20th Century European gold, this type is always difficult to acquire given the demand and low mintage. The present example delivers a full strike and wonderful cascading luster that twirls when held in the light. Escaping any of the rough handling or friction that might be expected on a coin of this size, we have no doubts about this example achieving a great number of bids when it crosses the auction block.
From the Star City Homer Collection.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000
Fr-11; KM-21. Mintage: 500. Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Albanian Independence. One of the classical RARITIES among all 20th Century European gold, this type is always difficult to acquire given the demand and low mintage. The present example delivers a full strike and wonderful cascading luster that twirls when held in the light. Escaping any of the rough handling or friction that might be expected on a coin of this size, we have no doubts about this example achieving a great number of bids when it crosses the auction block.
From the Star City Homer Collection.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000