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Denga - Vasily II the Blind ND
| Silver | 0.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy II Vasilyevich the Blind (1425-1434) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1435-1454 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend "КНЯЗЬ ВЕЛИКИЙ ВАСИЛИЙ".
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
.В+Е.
ЛКНZЪ
ВАСIЛ
ИН
Translation: Grand Prince Vasily
Comment
Average weight 0.47-0.51 g.Grand Duchy of Moscow
Oreshnikov, A. V. "Russian coins before 1547", Moscow, 1896. №581 (table X, pic. 426).
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 1435, but his reign was marked by power struggles with the boyars, or nobles, and the church. Despite these challenges, the coinage during his reign continued to be minted, with the Denga coin being one of the most widely used denominations. This coin's design, featuring the image of Vasily II, symbolized the power and authority of the Grand Prince, even as his blindness and weakened state made him vulnerable to external threats.
