© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / Samson with a lion ND
| Silver | 0.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1420-1423 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | 1423 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#430511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Samson fighting with a lion. Cyrillic legend around.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: +KNѦZЬ ВЕЛНКН ВАСИЛНI
Translation: Grand Prince Vasily
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and inscriptions. On one side, it depicts Samson wrestling a lion, a symbol of strength and courage, while on the other side, it bears a Cyrillic inscription that reads "Василий I Дмитриевич" (Vasily I Dmitriyevich), indicating the name of the Grand Prince of Moscow who ruled during the coin's minting. This combination of Christian and pagan symbols, as well as the use of both Cyrillic and Latin scripts, reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Grand Principality of Moscow during the early 15th century.
