© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Imitation of noble / Prince en-face ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1412 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1412 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#429936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prince en-face with an axe and a sabre.
Comment
It is considered that the obverse of this type imitates the motif of a ruler in a boat from European golden nobles.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Vasily I Dmitriyevich, who was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1380 to 1425. During his reign, he implemented a number of reforms, including the introduction of a new currency, the denga, which replaced the older monetary system based on silver and gold. The denga was made of silver and was divided into smaller units called kopeks. This coin, which features an image of Vasily I Dmitriyevich, is an example of the denga currency and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
