Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Warrior right) ND (1413-1416) front Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Warrior right) ND (1413-1416) back
Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Cyrillic legend / Warrior right) ND (1413-1416) photo
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)

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

 
Silver 0.30 g -
Description
Issuer
Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities)
Prince
Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1413-1416
Value
½ Denga
Currency
Rouble (1381-1534)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.30 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
1416
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#431156
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Warrior with a sabre and an axe to the right. Behind the warrior is the tree.

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 holding a spear and shield, while on the other side, it features a cross and the name of Saint Basil, indicating the influence of Christianity during that time period.