Tsars of Russia

Tsars of Russia. Ivan IV Vasilyevich 'the Terrible' (1547-1584 AD). Kopek (Silver, 13.5-14.8 mm, 0.59-0.7 g). Lot of 2. Obv: Ivan IV on horseback to right; К/ВА beneath horse. Rev: ЦРЬИ / КНSЬВЕ / ЛИКIИВА / НЪВСЕѦ / РУСИ (Tsar and Grand Prince Ivan of all Rus). Reference: Kleshchinov and Grishin, Catalogue of Russian Medieval Coins, types 86–89. Item details: — 13.5 mm / 0.59 g — 14.8 mm / 0.7 g Ivan IV Vasilyevich ‘the Terrible’ (1547–1584 AD) was the first ruler formally crowned Tsar of Russia. He transformed the expanding Muscovite state into a centralized tsardom and conquered Kazan and Astrakhan, extending Russian power to the Volga and Caspian. His later reign was marked by the brutal Oprichnina and the costly Livonian War, which severely weakened the realm. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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