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Denga - Ivan IV non-state mintage ND
| Silver | 0.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#303733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Below the tilde a three-line Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «КНЯЗЬ ВЕЛИКИЙ ИВАН».
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
КНSЬ
BEЛIKI
ИВАН
Translation: Grand Duke Ivan
Comment
Classified as counterfeit intended for circulation
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denga - Ivan IV (non-state mintage) ND (1535-1547) coin from the Russian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, who was the first Tsar of Russia and ruled from 1547 to 1584. Despite being minted during his reign, the coin does not bear his name or image, as it was not state-minted but rather privately minted by local nobles or merchants. This fact highlights the decentralized nature of coinage during that time period in Russia, where private individuals had the authority to mint their own coins. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition indicates the value placed on this precious metal during that era.
