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Denga - Vasily III Pskov, IB ND
| Silver | 0.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy III Ivanovich (1505-1533) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1533 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#359600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ДЕN
ЬГА ПЪ
СКОВЪ
СКАЯ I
ВАН
Unabridged legend: Деньга Псковская Иван
Translation:
Pskov denga
Ivan
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Vasily III, who was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1505 to 1533. During his reign, he implemented several reforms, including the creation of a new monetary system, which led to the minting of this coin. The Denga coin was a standard circulation coin used throughout the Grand Principality of Moscow and was made of silver, weighing 0.78 grams.
