Denga - Ivan III (Novgorod, letter K) ND (1478-1505) front Denga - Ivan III (Novgorod, letter K) ND (1478-1505) back
Denga - Ivan III (Novgorod, letter K) ND (1478-1505) photo
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Denga - Ivan III Novgorod, letter K 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
1478-1505
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#168309
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.

Lettering:
WСПО
ДАРЬВС
ЕЯРОУ
СИ

Translation: Sovereign of All Rus

Comment

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued 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 issued during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the region.