© Coins of the Principality of Tver and the Tver possessions
© Coins of the Principality of Tver and the Tver possessions
Denga - Ivan Andreevich ND
| Silver | 0.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Mozhaysk (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1432-1454 |
| Value | 1 Denga (1⁄200) |
| Currency | Denga (1384-1492) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#176648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cyrillic legend.
Comment
Ivan Andreevich (Mozhaiskiy, Starodubsky) (? - c. 1485) - the prince of Mozhaisk in 1432-1454, prince Starodubsky from 1454, the eldest son of prince Mozhaisk and Vereisk Andrei Dmitrievich, grandson of the Grand Duke of Moscow Dmitry Donskoy.Interesting fact
The Denga coin , which was issued by Ivan Andreevich in the 15th century, features an image of a horseman on one side and a prince's head on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and was widely accepted in trade throughout the region. Interestingly, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Despite its small weight of 0.55 grams, the coin held significant value and played an important role in the economy of the Principality of Mozhaysk.
