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Denga - Vasily II the Blind ND
| Silver | 0.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy II Vasilyevich the Blind (1425-1434) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1425-1434 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
КНАZ
Ь ВЕЛИ
КI ВАС
Translation: Grand Prince Vasily
Comment
© Image courtesy of Ступинский поисковик
Average weight 0.73-0.75 g.
Grand Duchy of Moscow
Oreshnikov, A. V. "Russian coins before 1547", Moscow, 1896. №553 (table IX, pic. 402).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denga coin featuring Vasily II the Blind is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Grand Principality of Moscow. Vasily II ascended to the throne in 1425, but his reign was marked by power struggles with the boyars, or noble class, and the church. Despite these challenges, the coinage during his reign continued to be minted, with the Denga being one of the most widely used coins. This coin's design features Vasily II on one side and the Moscow Kremlin on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Grand Prince.
