Denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Tarusa Imitation ND
| Silver | 1.23 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1391-1402 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#283399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Imitation of a Golden Horde dang
Comment
Vasily I Dmitriyevich was Grand Prince of Moscow (1389-1425) and a Golden Horde vassal. During his reign, minting of coins in the Muscovite provinces became widespread, including Vladimir, Pereyaslavl, Lukh, Kolomna, Nizhny Novgorod and Tarusa. Provincial moneyers bought the right to strike coins from the government and many issued imitations of Jochid dangs (Jochi was son of Genghis Khan). Many had legends in Russian on one side and Arabic on the other, while some dengas from Tarusa are linked to Pookskoye double-sided imitations of Jochid dangs.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used to mint coins for important transactions and trade. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was a significant and valuable coin in its time.
