Pulo - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Bird right / Arabic legend imitation) ND (1403-1412) front Pulo - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Bird right / Arabic legend imitation) ND (1403-1412) back
Pulo - Vasily I Dmitriyevich (Bird right / Arabic legend imitation) ND (1403-1412) photo
© Huletski, Petrunin - Russian Medieval Coins (2017)

Pulo - Vasily I Dmitriyevich Bird right / Arabic legend imitation ND

 
Copper 2.30 g -
Description
Issuer
Grand principality of Moscow (Rus Principalities)
Prince
Vasiliy I Dmitrievich (1389-1425)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1403-1412
Value
Pulo = 1⁄60 Denga (1⁄12000)
Currency
Rouble (1381-1534)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.30 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#429940
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A crude imitation of the obverse of the dang of Tokhtamysh Khan.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an imitation of an Arabic legend on one side, which was a common practice in medieval Russia. This imitation of Arabic script was used to convey the idea of the coin's value and authenticity, as Arabic was considered a language of trade and commerce at the time. This feature, combined with the bird motif on the other side, makes this coin a unique example of cultural exchange and artistic influence between different civilizations in the region.