Albania 50 leke Durazzo KM-57 Castle Ship Clipper 5 oz proof silver coin 1987

The 1987 Albania 50 Lekë “Durazzo” silver proof coin is an impressive numismatic tribute to the historic Adriatic port city of Durrës, one of the oldest and most strategically important coastal settlements in the Balkans. Struck in elegant proof quality, this large commemorative issue captures Albania’s maritime heritage through a beautifully detailed artistic composition dedicated to the ancient fortress and seafaring traditions of the country.

The reverse features the massive stone tower of the Durazzo castle rising above rugged coastal rocks, its masonry blocks, battlements, loopholes, and cannon openings rendered with remarkable precision. Beside the fortress sails a majestic clipper ship with full rigging, tall masts, ropes, sails, and a richly engraved wooden hull cutting through textured sea waves. The inscriptions “ALBANIA,” “KALA E DURRESIT,” and the denomination “50 LEKË” frame the design, while the reflective proof fields contrast dramatically with the frosted relief details. The obverse displays the emblem of the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania: the double-headed eagle beneath a five-pointed star, surrounded by wheat wreaths and the inscription “REPUBLIKA POPULLORE SOCIALISTE E SHQIPËRISË,” together with the date 1987 and ribbon marked “24 MAJ 1944.”

Struck in silver in proof finish, this commemorative crown-sized issue is highly desirable among collectors of Balkan history, maritime themes, castles, sailing ships, and Cold War-era coinage. The combination of fortress architecture, naval imagery, and socialist heraldry makes it a distinctive historical collectible with strong visual appeal and limited availability on today’s market. A remarkable addition to any world silver coin or Albanian numismatic collection.

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