© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Dang - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Leopard left / Arabic legend ND
| Silver | 1.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1389-1403 |
| Value | 1½ Denga (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1403 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#429942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
السلطان
الفادل تو
قتاهش
خان
Translation: The just Sultan Toktamysh Khan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an Arabic inscription, which suggests that the Grand Principality of Moscow had strong cultural and trade ties with the Islamic world during the 14th century.
