© Moscow Mint
© Moscow Mint
Ducat - Ivan III ND
| Gold | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ivan III Vasilyevich (1462-1505) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1485 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The composition is borrowed from Hungarian ducats.
Hungarian coat of arms.
Comment
Dates are not confirmed.Coin from the state Hermitage Museum, Saint-Petersburg.
Interesting fact
The Ducat - Ivan III ND (1471-1485) from Grand Principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) made of Gold is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during a time when bartering was still a common practice. The coin's gold content made it a valuable and reliable medium of exchange, and it was often used to purchase high-value items such as livestock, land, and even slaves. Additionally, the coin's design features the image of Ivan III, also known as Ivan the Great, who was the Grand Prince of Moscow and the first ruler to centralize power in the Russian state. This coin is a testament to the economic and political changes that were taking place in Russia during the 15th century.
