Lot 2001
Pre-Petrine Coinage, Kievan Rus’, Great Principality of Kiev. Vladimir I, the Great, 980-1015. Srebrennik. 1.41 gm. Type. Pre-Petrine Coinage, Kievan Rus’, Great Principality of Kiev. Vladimir I, the Great, 980-1015. Srebrennik. 1.41 gm. Type I. Cf.S/S 29. Standing facing figure of Prince Vladimir holding long cross in his left hand, his tamgha in the right field, legend around / Facing nimbate figure of Christ, his beard formed by four pellets, with an additional small pellet below, HC-XC (barred at top). Extremely rare and historically important. Ragged flan with pieces of edge missing, decent surfaces. Deep olive-green patina. Sharp details and fragments of legend visible. In terms of actual wear.Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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