© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Anonymous Cyrillic legend / Two-faced Janus ND
| Silver | 0.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1415-1418 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1423 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#432073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two-faced Janus in circle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique two-faced Janus design on one side, which was a common motif in medieval Russian coinage. Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, is depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions, symbolizing the duality of the coin's use in both the spiritual and material realms. This design was used during the reign of Grand Prince Vasily I of Moscow, who ruled from 1380 to 1425 and was known for his efforts to centralize power and promote trade and commerce in the region. The use of the Janus motif on this coin reflects the importance of trade and commerce during this period in Russian history.
