© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / 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#429932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imitation of Arabic legend. Longevity knots.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features both Cyrillic and Arabic legends, reflecting the cultural influences of the time. The Cyrillic legend reads "Василий I Дмитриевич" (Vasily I Dmitriyevich), while the Arabic legend imitates the Cyrillic text, indicating the coin's minting during the period of Islamic influence in Russia.
