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Denga - Ivan IV ND
| Silver (.960) | - | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Ivan IV the Terrible (1547-1584) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1535-1547 |
| Value | 1 Denga (1 Деньга) (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Grand Prince Ivan
Comment
http://русмонета.рф
rarity 3
Interesting fact
The Denga coin , which was issued during the reign of Ivan IV (also known as Ivan the Terrible) in the 16th century, features an image of the Russian tsar on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This combination of a secular leader and a religious figure on a single coin was a common practice in medieval Europe, but it's particularly interesting in the context of Ivan IV's reign. Ivan IV was known for his controversial and often brutal policies, including the Oprichnina, a period of time during which he ruled with absolute power and implemented a number of violent and repressive measures. The inclusion of the Virgin Mary on the coin may have been a way to promote the idea of the tsar as a divinely appointed ruler, which could have helped to legitimize his rule and mitigate some of the negative perceptions of his reign.
