TIRANA – The Skanderbeg Monument

The Skanderbeg Monument is an equestrian statue at the heart of the Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej). The statue represents the Albanian national hero George Kastrioti Skanderbeg riding his horse in battle, commemorating his bravery against the Ottoman Empire, as leader of the federation of the League of Lezhë.
This Skanderbeg Monument was designed by Odhise Paskali, one of the most acclaimed Albanian sculptors. The monument is 11 metres tall. It was inaugurated in 1968 on the 500th commemoration of the death of Skanderbeg.

Release Dates

2021

Features

  • Coin Alloy Name: Nordic Gold
  • Coin Alloy Color: old gold
  • Coin Diameter: 31,00
  • Coin Thickness: 2,25
  • Coin Edge: serrated, fine
  • City: TIRANA
  • Country: Albania
  • Available: no
  • Location: TIRANA, Albania