Medieval
RUSSIA. Kievan Rus. Mstislav Vladimirovich Chrabriy. Prince of Tmutarakan (990-1024 AD)
Ae "Miliaresion".(23mm 1.8g) 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).