RUSSIA. Kievan Rus. Mstislav Vladimirovich Chrabriy. Prince of Tmutarakan (990-1024). Ae “Miliaresion”. Imitating a Constantinople mint AR Miliaresion of Basil II.
Obv: Cross potent on two steps; on either side, crowned and draped facing bust; crown with pendilia.
Rev: Pseudo-legend in four of five lines across field.
Cf. Golenko 3 (for type).
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 2.33 g.
Diameter: 22 mm.
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