Denga - Vasily II the Blind ND
| Silver | 0.4 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy II Vasilyevich the Blind (1425-1434) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1446-1462 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#265095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Chimera (winged griffin) with a human face
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 1446, but his reign was marked by struggles for power among the boyars, or nobility, 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 features Vasily II on one side and the Moscow Kremlin on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Grand Principality during a time of political upheaval.
