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Denga - Vasiliy III Tver ND
| Silver (.960) | 0.39 g | - |
| 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 (.960) |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#197299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription in 4 lines.
Legend: "ГОСПОДАРЬ ВСЕЯ РУСИ".
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Sovereign of All Rus
Comment
ObverseReverse
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Vasiliy III, who was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1505 to 1533. During his rule, he centralized power and reformed the government, military, and economy, leading to a period of growth and prosperity for the Grand Principality of Moscow. This coin, made of silver and weighing 0.39 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been carried by merchants, traders, and other individuals living in the region at that time.
