Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Leopard left) ND (1413-1423) front Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Leopard left) ND (1413-1423) back
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Half-denga - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Leopard left ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities)
Prince
Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1413-1423
Value
½ Denga
Currency
Rouble (1381-1534)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
1423
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#431766
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Half-denga coin featuring Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Leopard left) is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the Grand Principality of Moscow. The coin was issued during the reign of Vasily I, who ruled from 1413 to 1423, a period marked by struggles for power and territorial expansion. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout the region, a testament to the enduring importance of trade and commerce in the region.