Albania (protettorato italiano) Italia Vittorio Emanuele III. 5 Lek 5 Lire 1926 1939 (No reserve price)

This listing features coins from Albania during the period of Italian protectorate under King Vittorio Emanuele III, particularly coins denominated as 5 Lek and 5 Lire minted between 1926 and 1939. These coins stem from a complex historical era when Albania was under Italian influence and later annexation, reflecting the geopolitical shifts in Europe between the World Wars. The coins combine Albanian and Italian monetary systems, embodying the intersection of cultures and political control. Vittorio Emanuele III was the King of Italy, and his coinage often featured regal portraits and national symbols pertinent to both nations involved. Collectors find value in such coins for their historical context, metal composition, and design, which illustrate the fusion of Italian and Albanian heritage during a tumultuous period in Balkan history.