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Grivna
| Issuer | Kievan Rus |
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| Year | 1101-1240 |
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| Weight | 150 g |
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| Obverse description | Undecorated cast silver ingot of elongated hexagonal form, tapering toward both ends in a characteristic Kiev-type grivna profile. The surface exhibits a heavily pitted and porous texture resulting from the ancient casting process, with numerous voids and cavities distributed across the field. No inscriptions, devices, or decorative motifs are present, as this monetary unit functioned purely as a bullion weight standard. The overall form is asymmetrical with slightly irregular edges consistent with hand-cast production. |
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| Reverse description | Plain cast silver reverse of the hexagonal ingot, presenting a broadly flat and unworked surface with natural casting imperfections including shallow depressions and flow lines. The reverse retains the characteristic mold seam ridges along the lateral edges, confirming production by open or bivalve casting. No legends, symbols, or mint marks appear on this face, consistent with the purely utilitarian monetary function of the Kiev-type grivna as a pre-coinage currency unit. |
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| Mintage | ND (1101-1240) |
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