© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Intersecting ovals / Bird left ND
| Silver | 0.63 g |
| 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 |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1423 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#432821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bird flying to the left, pellets.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the intersecting ovals on the obverse (front) side of the coin, which is a distinctive feature of the Denga coinage of Vasily I Dmitriyevich. This design element was used to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure the authenticity of the coin.
