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: Near very fine.

Weight: 1.14 g.
Diameter: 22 mm.