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Denga - Ivan IV Moscow ND

 
Silver (.960) 0.34 g 10.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Ivan IV the Terrible (1547-1584)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1535-1538
Value
1 Denga (1 Деньга) (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Silver (.960)
Weight
0.34 g
Diameter
10.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#49179
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Below the tilde a three-line Cyrillic inscription.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
КНSЬ
ВЕЛIКI
IВАН

Translation: Grand Duke Ivan

Edge

Irregular

Comment


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Interesting fact

The Denga - Ivan IV (Moscow) ND (1535-1538) coin was used as a means of payment during the reign of Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, who was the first Tsar of Russia. It was made of silver and weighed 0.34 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Russian Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1535-1538)  - - - - - -

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