© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Bird right / Arabic legend imitation ND
| Silver | 1.09 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1403-1412 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#189752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A crude imitation of the obverse of the dang of Jani Beg Khan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an imitation of an Arabic legend on one side, which was a common practice among Russian coins of the time. This imitation was likely done to make the coin appear more valuable or prestigious, as Arabic was considered a language of culture and learning in medieval Russia.
