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Polushka - Ivan IV Velikiy Novgorod ND
| Silver (.960) | 0.15 g | 8.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Ivan IV the Terrible (1547-1584) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1535-1584 |
| Value | 1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (1⁄400) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Weight | 0.15 g |
| Diameter | 8.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#345505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription in four lines
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ВЄЛИ
КАГОН
ОВАГР
АДА
Unabridged legend: ВЄЛИКАГО НОВАГРАДА
Translation: Veliky Novgorod
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are three varieties of Novgorod polushkas (half-denga) of this type. This version was minted from the beginning of the monetary reform of Elena Glinskaya until the death of Ivan the Terrible. Coins were used in monetary circulation until the end of the 17th century.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Polushka coin is that it was used as a form of currency 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. The coin was minted in the city of Velikiy Novgorod, which was an important trading center in medieval Russia. Despite its small weight of 0.15 grams, the Polushka coin played a significant role in the economy of the Russian Empire during that time.
