Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Warrior left) ND (1420-1423) front Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Warrior left) ND (1420-1423) back
Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Warrior left) ND (1420-1423) photo
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)

Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Cyrillic legend / Warrior left ND

 
Silver 0.39 g -
Description
Issuer
Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities)
Prince
Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1420-1423
Value
½ Denga
Currency
Rouble (1381-1534)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.39 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
1423
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#430513
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Warrior with a sabre to the left. Cyrillic legend around.

Script: Cyrillic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of both pagan and Christian imagery. On one side, it depicts a warrior left, which is a common motif in ancient Russian coins, while on the other side, it features a Cyrillic legend, which indicates the influence of Christianity during that time period. This blending of symbols reflects the complex cultural and religious landscape of medieval Russia.