5 Lek

1939, Albania (Italian Occupation). Nice Silver 5 Lek Coin. KM-33. PCGS MS-62!

Mint Year: 1939
Reference: KM-33.
Denomination: 5 Lek
Mint Place: Rome (Italy)
Condition: Certified and graded by PCGS as MS-62! - Population 6/9!
Material: Silver (.835)
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 5gm

Obverse: Bare head of Victor Emanuel III of Italy left.
Legend: VITT . EM . III RE E IMP . MBRET E PER .

Reverse: Albanian eagle, flanked by fasces and dual date (1939/XVIII). Bi-lingual inscription and value  in fields.
Legend: SHQIPINI  / ALBANIA

Albanian Kingdom existed as a protectorate of the Kingdom of Italy, officially led by Italy's King Victor Emmanuel III and its government led by Italian governors between 1939 after being occupied by Italy until 1943. During this time, Albania ceased to exist as an independent country, and existed as an autonomous part of the Italian Empire led by Italian government officials who intended to make Albania part of a Greater Italy.