Denga - Ivan III (Novgorod, letter C) ND (1485-1505) front Denga - Ivan III (Novgorod, letter C) ND (1485-1505) back
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Denga - Ivan III Novgorod, letter C ND

 
Silver (.960) 0.78 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities)
Prince
Ivan III Vasilyevich (1462-1505)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1485-1505
Value
1 Denga (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1381-1534)
Composition
Silver (.960)
Weight
0.78 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#366779
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription in 4 lines

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ωСП
ОДАРЬ
ВСЕЯР
УСИ

Translation: Sovereign of All Rus

Comment


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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ivan III, also known as Ivan the Great, who was the Grand Prince of Moscow and the first ruler to be crowned as the Tsar of Russia. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the region.