Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Dragon left) ND (1416-1423) front Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Dragon left) ND (1416-1423) back
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Dragon left) ND (1416-1423) photo
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)

Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / Dragon left ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities)
Prince
Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1416-1423
Value
1 Denga (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1381-1534)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
1423
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#432055
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dragon to the left.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and political influences of the time. The coin's obverse side features a Cyrillic legend and a depiction of a dragon, which symbolizes the power and strength of the Grand Principality of Moscow. The reverse side features a image of Vasily I Dmitriyevich, the ruler of the principality during the coin's minting period. The use of silver in the coin's production also signifies the importance of this precious metal in the region's economy and trade.