© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Imitation of noble / Bird left ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1412 |
| Value | ½ Denga |
| Currency | Rouble (1381-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1412 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#429939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bird flying to the left.
Comment
It is considered that the obverse of this type imitates the motif of a ruler in a boat from European golden nobles.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Half-denga coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Grand Principality of Moscow during the 15th century, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time.
