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#341959
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ЦРЬИ
ВЕЛИКIИ
КНSЬМИ
ХЯИЛО

Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Mikhail

Comment


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Rarity 8

Interesting fact

The Denga - Mikhail I ND (1626) coin was used as a means of payment during the reign of Mikhail I, also known as Mikhail Romanov, who was the first Tsar of Russia and ruled from 1613 to 1645. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.24 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the Russian Empire and was used for everyday transactions.