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Denga - Ivan III ND
| Silver | 0.39 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ivan III Vasilyevich (1462-1505) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1468-1473 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#121004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: مسكو اقجاس بو در
Translation: This is Moscow Akche
Comment
© Image courtesy of Ступинский поисковик
Oreshnikov A.V. "Russian coins before 1547", Moscow, 1896. №669 (table XI, pic. 496).
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.
