Zlatnik Vladimir the Great, Type I

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
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