© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Horseman right / Arabic legend imitation ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1412-1416 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1416 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#429953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crude mirrored imitation of the Arabic legend of Muscovite dengas with the name of Tokhtamysh Khan. Longevity knots.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an imitation of an Arabic legend on its reverse side, which was a common practice among Russian coins of that time period. This imitation of Arabic script was used to convey the idea of the coin's value and authenticity, as Arabic was considered a language of trade and commerce in the region. This feature, along with the horseman image on the obverse side, makes this coin a unique representation of the cultural exchange and influences that were present in medieval Russia.
