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Denga - Vasily II the Blind ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy II Vasilyevich the Blind (1425-1434) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1425-1446 |
| 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#247642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
КНАZ
Ь ВЕЛИ
КИ ВАС
ИЛЕИ
Unabridged legend: КНЯЗЬ ВЕЛИКИЙ ВАСИЛИЙ
Translation: Grand Prince Vasily
Comment
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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 nobles, and the church. Despite these challenges, the coinage during his reign remained consistent, with the Denga coin being a standard issue coin made of silver. This coin is a testament to the resilience and stability of the Moscow Principality during a period of political upheaval.
