Miliaresion - Mstislav Volodimirovich the Brave ND (990-1024) front Miliaresion - Mstislav Volodimirovich the Brave ND (990-1024) back
Miliaresion - Mstislav Volodimirovich the Brave ND (990-1024) photo
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Miliaresion - Mstislav Volodimirovich the Brave ND

 
Silver 1.4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Tmutarakan (Kyivan Rus)
Prince
Mstislav of Chernigov (988-1036)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
990-1024
Value
1 Miliaresion
Currency
Denga and imitations (988-1094)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#180843
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pseudo-legend in five lines.

Comment

Imitating a Constantinople mint Miliresion of Basil II Bulgaroktonos.

Golenko 1.

Interesting fact

The Miliaresion coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Mstislav Volodimirovich, who was the ruler of the Principality of Tmutarakan (Kyivan Rus) from 990 to 1024. The coin is made of silver and weighs 1.4 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin during that time period. The coin's design features an image of Mstislav Volodimirovich on one side and a cross on the other, which symbolizes the Christian faith that was prevalent during that era. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Kyivan Rus.