Denga - Vasiliy III ND (1505-1533) front Denga - Vasiliy III ND (1505-1533) back
Denga - Vasiliy III ND (1505-1533) photo
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Denga - Vasiliy III ND

 
Silver 0.39 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities)
Prince
Vasiliy III Ivanovich (1505-1533)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1505-1533
Value
1 Denga (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1381-1534)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.39 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#323734
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.

Script: Cyrillic

Unabridged legend: ГОСПОДАРЬ ВСЕѦ РγСН

Translation: Sovereign of All Rus

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denga coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Vasiliy III, who was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1505 to 1533. During his rule, he implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system that included the Denga coin. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.39 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency for the time period. Despite its small size, the Denga coin played an important role in the economy of the Grand Principality of Moscow and was widely used for trade and commerce.