CNG 84, Lot: 1792. Estimate $750. Sold for $960. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

RUSSIA, Kievan Rus. temp. Mstislav Vladimirovich Chrabriy. Prince of Tmutarakan, 990-1024. Æ “Miliaresion” (22mm, 1.19 g). Imitating a Constantinople mint AR Miliaresion of Basil II. Cross potent on two steps; on either side, crowned and draped facing bust; crown with pendilia / Pseudo-legend in four of five lines across field. Cf. Golenko 4-5 (for type); Stack’s, Moneta Imperii Romani Byzantini, lot 3637. VF for type, dark green patina with traces of earthen overtones.