Denga - Ivan III (Tver) ND (1478-1505) front Denga - Ivan III (Tver) ND (1478-1505) back
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Denga - Ivan III Tver ND

 
Silver 0.39 g -
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
Weight
0.39 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#193733
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.
Legend: "ГОСПОДАРЬ ВСЕЯ РУСИ".

Lettering:
ГОСП
ОДАРЬВ
СЕЯРО
УСИИ

Translation: Sovereign of All Rus

Comment


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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denga - Ivan III (Tver) ND (1478-1505) coin is that it features a unique blend of Russian and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of Ivan III, the Grand Prince of Moscow, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a Mongolian warrior, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Mongol Empire's influence in Russia.