Denga - Mikhail I ND (1626) front Denga - Mikhail I ND (1626) back
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Denga - Mikhail I ND

1626 year
Silver 0.24 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Michael I (1613-1645)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1626
Value
1 Denga (1 Деньга) (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.24 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#113670
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ МИХАИЛ».

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ЦРЬIВЕ
ЛИКIКНS
ЬМИХЯ
•ИЛО•

Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Mikhail

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Interesting fact

The Denga - Mikhail I ND (1626) coin was used as a means of payment during the time of the Russian Empire, and its design featured the image of Tsar Mikhail I, who ruled from 1613 to 1645. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and it weighed 0.24 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the Russian Empire and was used for everyday transactions.