© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denga - Dmitry Donskoy Kolomna countermarked ND
| Silver | 1 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Dmitriy Ivanovich Donskoy (1375-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1380-1389 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank or an imitation of a Jochid dang
Comment
Grand Duchy of Moscow. Dates not confirmed.Countermarking or overstriking Golden Horde coins and their imitations began in Moscow (or a secondary mint) in the 1380s, possibly as customs marks. The countermark 'Malek' is found in the Kolomna region.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denga - Dmitry Donskoy (Kolomna countermarked) ND (1380-1389) coin is that it features the image of a horseman on the obverse side, which was a common design element for coins issued by the Grand Principality of Moscow during the 14th century. The horseman symbolized the power and strength of the prince, and was often accompanied by other symbols, such as the Moscow coat of arms, to reinforce the authority of the ruler.
