© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Beast right / Head left) ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1400 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#429777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Human head facing left four dots in front of it.
Distorted circular legend with the name of Tokhtamysh.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: السلطان توقتاهش خان خلد
Translation: Sultan Toktamysh Khan, may he be immortalized...
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design element - the beast on the right side of the coin is depicted facing towards the left, while the head of Vasily I Dmitriyevich is depicted facing towards the right. This unusual design choice was likely intended to symbolize the balance between the power of the state (represented by the beast) and the wisdom of the ruler (represented by the head).
