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 -
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#113575
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.
Legend "ORNISTOTELES".

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
oRПI
SToTE
LES

Comment


© Image courtesy of Ступинский поисковик

Grand Duchy of Moscow.

Oreshnikov, A. V. "Russian coins before 1547", Moscow, 1896. №667 (table XI, pic. 513)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denga coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in Russia. Ivan III, also known as Ivan the Great, was the Grand Prince of Moscow during this time and implemented many reforms, including the creation of a new currency system. The Denga coin was introduced as a replacement for the older Mongolian-style coins and was used throughout the Grand Principality of Moscow. Despite its small weight, the coin played a significant role in the economy of the time and was an important symbol of the growing power and influence of Moscow.