Denga - Ivan III ND (1473-1485) front Denga - Ivan III ND (1473-1485) back
Denga - Ivan III ND (1473-1485) photo
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Denga - Ivan III ND

 
Silver 0.39 g 12.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities)
Prince
Ivan III Vasilyevich (1462-1505)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1473-1485
Value
1 Denga (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1381-1534)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.39 g
Diameter
12.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111779
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Belt image of a warrior, full face, in a cap with curved margins; In the right hand is a sword, in the left is a flail.
Circular unreadable inscription.

Lettering: ДОКОВОВОНОВОВОdОZОРМ

Comment


© Image courtesy of Ступинский поисковик

Grand Duchy of Moscow.

Oreshnikov, A. V. "Russian coins before 1547", Moscow, 1896. №679-681 (table XI, pic. 527,528).

http://silver-copeck.ru/8017/1.html

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denga coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Grand Principality of Moscow during the reign of Ivan III (also known as Ivan the Great) in the 15th century. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.39 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The use of silver in the production of coins was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Moscow Principality, and it helped to establish the Denga as a valuable and reliable form of currency in the region.