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Russia, Principality of Kiev. Vladimir Sviatoslavich 'the Great' AR Srebrennik. Circa AD 988-1015. BH-MHAY - CEEO, crowned figure of Vladimir enthroned facing with feet to left, holding long cross-sceptre, royal symbol of Rurick in right field / HC - XC, bust of Christ Pantocrator facing, right hand raised in blessing and left holding gospels. Cf. Sotnikova-Spassky 28-3; Kaim p.42, 1. 2.21g, 29mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Completely intact and Extremely Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Vladimir Sviatoslavich, called 'the Great', was Prince of Novgorod from 969 to about 977, Grand Prince of Kiev, and ruler of Kievan Rus' from 980 to 1015. This, like the few other surviving coins of this period, represents an important historical document of the emergence of Russia from the dark ages, the first employment of what would become the Kievan national emblem, and the emergence of Russia as a distinct nation-state.
Very Fine. Completely intact and Extremely Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Vladimir Sviatoslavich, called 'the Great', was Prince of Novgorod from 969 to about 977, Grand Prince of Kiev, and ruler of Kievan Rus' from 980 to 1015. This, like the few other surviving coins of this period, represents an important historical document of the emergence of Russia from the dark ages, the first employment of what would become the Kievan national emblem, and the emergence of Russia as a distinct nation-state.