© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / Dragon left ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#432058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon to the left.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Russian and Mongolian influences in its design. The Cyrillic legend on the coin is written in the Old Church Slavonic language, which was used in the Russian Orthodox Church during that time period, while the dragon on the left side of the coin is a symbol of the Mongolian Empire, which had a significant influence on the Grand Principality of Moscow during the 14th and 15th centuries. This blend of cultures reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of medieval Russia and highlights the importance of the Mongolian Empire's influence on Russian history.
