Watch List notes:

RUSSIAN COINS AND HISTORICAL MEDALS, KIEVAN RUS', Great Principality of Kiev. Vladimir I, the Great, 980-1015. Srebrennik. 2.90 gm. Type I. Rublev V.1.4.2.10.2 – this piece! Standing facing figure of Prince Vladimir holding long cross in his left hand, tamgha in right field, legend around /Facing nimbate figure of Christ, beard formed by four pellets, with an additional small pellet below, HC-XC (barred at top). Extremely rare and historically important. Tiny pieces of edge missing, decent surfaces. Deep slate-gray patina. Sharp details and legend visible. Extremely fine

Estimate: $ 5,000