© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Denga - Vasily of Moscow and Alexander Ivanovich Samson / Cyrillic legend ND
| Silver | 0.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Serpukhov-Borovsk (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Alexander Ivanovich (1422-1430) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1423-1425 |
| Value | 1 Denga (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1423 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#432999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cyrillic legend.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
КNZЬ
АЛЕКСА
NДРЪ·IВ
АNОВИ...
Translation: Prince Alexander Ivanovich.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of both a Russian Orthodox saint (Saint Samson) and a secular leader (Prince Vasily of Moscow) on the same side, highlighting the blending of religious and political power in medieval Russia.