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Denga N, Є Group II ND
| Silver | 0.65 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Novgorod Republic (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1420-1478 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Denga (1420-1478) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#343719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ВЛH
KOГOHO
ВАГОPO
ДЬO
Translation: of the Great Novgorod
Comment
Catalog numbers: Tolstoy (1884) №876 (318-83); HPF2 #3002
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The obverse is usually interpreted as a homage scene. Many minor varieties are known, differing from each other by the placement of dots, annulets, crosses and letters on the obverse. There are two main groups of obverse types - Duke standing (Group I) and Duke sitting (Group II)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denga coin from the Novgorod Republic is that it features a unique blend of Russian and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a prince, likely representing the Novgorodian prince who issued the coin, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a horse, which was a symbol of the Mongol Empire that had conquered much of Eastern Europe at the time. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of 15th-century Eastern Europe, where the Novgorod Republic existed as a semi-autonomous state under the shadow of the Mongol Empire.