KM-PR39By G. Romagnoli A.M. Otti. Inc. Mintage 50 pieces struck. Zog I, 1925-1939.Albania in 1929 was on the brink of disaster. Statehood was achieved in 1919, and Zog emerged as ruler in 1924 and was named king in 1928. He turned to Italy and Mussolini for assistance and was rewarded by being invaded and deposed in 1939.