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Polushka - Ivan IV Moscow ND
| Silver (.960) | 0.17 g | 8.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Ivan IV the Terrible (1547-1584) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1533-1584 |
| Value | 1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (1⁄400) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Weight | 0.17 g |
| Diameter | 8.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#112412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription in Vyaz calligraphy in a circle, dot after the inscription
Legend "ГОСУДАРЬ".
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ГОСДАРЬ
Translation: Sovereign
Comment
© Image courtesy of Ступинский поисковик (http://spsearch.ru)
Oreshnikov, A. V. "Russian coins before 1547", Moscow, 1896. №686 (table XI, pic. 533)
The same dies were used for minting polushkas (half-dengas) of . they can be differ by the form of the coins: polushkas of Vasiliy III were struck on thinner and longer pieces of wire, therefore they are more elongated, thinner and larger. Also the sharp edges where the coin
was cut from the silver wire are clearly visible. Coins of Ivan IV are more round, smaller and thicker. They are usually slightly oval or elongated as well, though the ends where the coins were cut from the silver wire are usually not very clear.
The nominal weight of the half-dengas from the reign of Vasily III was 0.19 grams, going down to about 0.17 grams during the reign of Ivan IV. The weight of the real coins may be lower, also because of a wear-and-tear.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Polushka coin is that it was minted during the reign of Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, who was the first Tsar of Russia and ruled from 1547 to 1584. Despite his notorious reputation for brutality and oppression, Ivan IV implemented several reforms and policies that helped to modernize and centralize Russia's government, economy, and military. The Polushka coin, which was minted during his reign, is a testament to the economic and monetary reforms that he implemented, and it remains an important part of Russian numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1533-1584) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Polushka - Ivan IV (Moscow) ND (1533-1584) coin.