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Denga - Vasily II the Blind ND
| Silver | 0.33 g |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy II Vasilyevich the Blind (1434-1462) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1450-1462 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.33 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Five-petalled flower.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: *ДЕНГАМОСКОВСКАЯ
Unabridged legend: ДЕНГА МОСКОВСКАЯ
Translation: Moscow denga
Comment
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Average weight 0.45-0.37 g.
Grand Duchy of Moscow
Dates are not confirmed.
Oreshnikov, A. V. "Russian coins before 1547", Moscow, 1896. №672 (table XI, pic. 519,520).
Chertkov, A. D., "Description of ancient Russian coins", Moscow, 1834. №138, 139 (table IV, figure 5)
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 1450, but his reign was marked by struggles for power and territorial disputes with neighboring regions. 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 existence serves as a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Moscow during a period of political instability.
