© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Head right / Chimera left ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1413-1418 |
| 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#432810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Chimera with a tail ending with a snake's head to the left, a curve (imitation of a kneeled human) below it.
Comment
The reverse die of HP II, #1605 is re-used.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side features the head of Vasily I Dmitriyevich, while the reverse side features a Chimera, a mythical creature that is half-lion, half-goat, and half-serpent. This unusual combination of images reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time and place in which the coin was minted.
