© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / Beast right ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1413-1418 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1423 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#432819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The horned beast to the right, turned around. Circular legend.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: KNѦZЬ ВЕЛНК ВCИЛИ
Translation: Grand Prince Vasily.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of both Cyrillic and animal symbols. On one side, the coin bears the Cyrillic legend "ВАСИЛИЕ ДМИТРИЕВИЧ" (Vasily Dmitriyevich), indicating the name of the ruler who issued the coin, Vasily I Dmitriyevich. On the other side, the coin features an image of a beast, which is believed to represent the mythical creature known as the "Griffin," a symbol of protection and strength. This blend of human and animal elements makes the coin stand out among other coins of its time and reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the Grand Principality of Moscow during the early 15th century.
