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Denga - Ivan III ND
| Silver | 0.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ivan III Vasilyevich (1462-1505) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1486-1502 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
In the center of the three-petal flower.
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «КНЯЗЬ ВЕЛИКИЙ ИВАН ВАСИЛЬЕВИЧ».
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: KNZЬВЕЛIКIИВАНЪВАСIЛЬЕ
Translation: Grand Duchy Ivan Vasilyevich
Comment
© Image courtesy of Ступинский поисковик
Grand Duchy of Moscow.
Oreshnikov, A. V. "Russian coins before 1547", Moscow, 1896. №669 (table XI, pic. 516).
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 late 15th century. Despite being made of silver, the coin was relatively small in weight, weighing only 0.39 grams. This suggests that the coin may have been used for small transactions or as a token of value rather than as a large denomination coin.
