Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Warrior right) ND (1412-1420) front Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Warrior right) ND (1412-1420) back
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Warrior right) ND (1412-1420) photo
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)

Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / Warrior right ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities)
Prince
Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1412-1420
Value
1 Denga (0.005)
Currency
Rouble (1381-1534)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
1420
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#431160
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Warrior with a sword and an axe to the right.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Russian and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the image of a warrior, likely representing Vasily I Dmitriyevich, while the reverse side features a Mongolian-style legend in Cyrillic script. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of medieval Russia, which was heavily influenced by the Mongol Empire.