© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / Head right ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1416-1423 |
| Value | ½ Denga |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1423 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#432060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Human head to the right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Half-denga coin with Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Head right) ND (1416-1423) from the Grand Principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) made of Silver is that it was used as a means of exchange during a time of great economic and political change in Russia. The coin was minted during the reign of Vasily I Dmitriyevich, who was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1380 to 1425, and it features a Cyrillic legend and a portrait of the prince on one side, and the Moscow coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous use of copper and indicates the growing wealth and influence of the Moscow Principality during this period.
