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 4-5 (for type); CNG Mail Bid Sale 84/1792.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 1.32 g.
Diameter: 21 mm.