© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)
Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Imitation of noble / Warrior 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#429938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Warrior en-face with a spear and a shield. On the left is an Λ-shaped sign and a star, on the right is a longevity knot.
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 featuring Vasily I Dmitriyevich is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Grand Principality of Moscow. The coin was issued during the reign of Vasily I, who ruled from 1380 to 1425, a period marked by political instability and military conflicts with neighboring states. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular form of currency and a symbol of the principality's economic and political power.
