| Issuer | Kyivan Rus |
|---|---|
| Year | 980-1015 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Solid (Zlatnik, Zlato) |
| Currency | Grivna |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (Possibly double-stuck) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | SS#1-1 |
| Obverse description | Figure of duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich in full height, apparently seated with bent legs. A hat on duke`s head is depicted with dots with a cross on top and threads on the sides composed of small dots or beads ending with large dots or beads. The duke is clothed in a short cloak or cape (korzno) fastened with a round fibula (brooch), the flaps of the cloak end with dotted threads. In his right hand the duke holds a staff topped with a cross. Left hand is resting on the duke`s chest and is covered by the cloak up to the wrist. A trident (a ducal symbol) is placed above the duke`s left shoulder. The figure of the duke is surrounded by a circular legend ВЛАДИМИРЪ НА СТОЛҌ (VLADIMIR ON THE THRONE) with a cross at the end, the letters of the legend are placed clock-wise and are turned vertically towards the centre of the coin. The legend is surrounded by a dotted circle.. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Obverse lettering | ВΛАДИМИРЪ НА СТОΛҌ (Translation: Vladimir on the throne) |
| Reverse description | Bust of Jesus Crist (Pantocrator) full face with a cross-like nimbus. In his left hand Jesus holds a Gospel in dotted casing. The right hand is not visible and is covered by the folds of the cloak (chiton). The figure of Christ is surrounded by a circular legend ЇСУСЪ ХРИСТИСЪ (JESUS CHRIST), the letters of the legend are placed clock-wise and are turned vertically towards the centre of the coin. The legend is surrounded by a dotted circle. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | ЇСУСЪ ХРИСТИСЪ (Translation: Jesus Christ) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (980-1015) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2413213240 |
| Comments |