© Anumis
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Denga - Vasily II the Blind ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy II Vasilyevich the Blind (1434-1462) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1425-1462 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#209898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imitation of the Arabic lettering.
Interesting fact
The Denga coin , which features Vasily II the Blind, is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a Russian ruler during a time of great turmoil. The coin was minted during the reign of Vasily II, who was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1425 to 1462. This was a period of great political and social upheaval in Russia, marked by struggles for power and territorial disputes with neighboring states. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Vasily II's reign is notable for its high quality and artistic merit, and the Denga coin is a prime example of this. It features a detailed portrait of the prince on one side and an image of the Moscow Kremlin on the other, and is made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time.
