© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / Warrior right ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1415-1418 |
| 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#432072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Warrior with an axe and a sabre to the right. Trefoil above (imitation of Nizhni Novgorod denga motif).
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 a Cyrillic inscription with the name of the Grand Prince, Vasily I Dmitriyevich, while the reverse side features a warrior holding a spear and shield, which is a common motif in Mongolian coinage of the time. This blending of styles reflects the complex political and cultural relationships between the Grand Principality of Moscow and the Golden Horde, a Mongol khanate that dominated much of Eastern Europe and Central Asia during the 13th to 14th centuries.
