© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / Shahada ND
| Silver | 0.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1403-1412 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1412 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#429946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mirrored Shahada (imitation of Jochid dang reverse), longevity knot at the bottom. In a frame of pellets.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features both a Cyrillic legend and a Shahada (Islamic creed) on its reverse side, reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the time in the Grand Principality of Moscow.
