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Denga Group II, letter П above ND
| Silver | 0.71 g |
| Issuer | Novgorod Republic (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1420-1478 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Denga (1420-1478) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#420004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription. Lettering variations exist.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ВЛI
KOГOНО
ВАГОР
ОДA
Translation: of the Great Novgorod
Comment
The obverse is usually interpreted as a homage scene. Many minor varieties are known, differing from each other by the placement of dots, annulets, crosses and letters on the obverse. There are two main groups of obverse types - Duke standing (Group I) and Duke sitting (Group II)
More subvariants are here
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the letter "П" (P) above the denomination, which signifies that it was issued during the reign of Prince Pskov, who ruled the Novgorod Republic from 1420 to 1478. This coin is a rare example of a silver denga from this time period and region, and its unique design makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.