© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Beast right / Arabic legend imitation ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1412 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1412 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#429806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imitation of Arabic legend with the name of Toktamysh Khan. Two longevity knots, tamgha-shaped symbol at the center.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an imitation of an Arabic legend on its reverse side, which was a common practice among Russian coins of the time. This imitation of Arabic script was used to convey the idea of the coin's value and authenticity, as Arabic was considered a language of trade and commerce in the region. This feature, along with the use of silver as the material, signifies the importance of this coin as a medium of exchange and store of value in the Grand Principality of Moscow during the 15th century.
