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Denga - Vasily III Pskov ND
| Silver | 0.78 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy III Ivanovich (1505-1533) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1525 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#323721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A horseman with a sword, letter below, inscription around.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ВАCIЛI БЖЬЕЮ МЛСТЬЮ ЦРЬ ВСЕА РУС
Translation: Vasily by God’s grace sovereign of all Russia
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Vasily III, who was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1505 to 1533. During his reign, he centralized power and reformed the government, military, and economy, which helped to strengthen the Grand Principality of Moscow and pave the way for its growth into the Russian Empire.
