کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Kyivan Rus |
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| سال | 980-1015 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | 1 Solid (Zlatnik, Zlato) |
| واحد پول | Grivna |
| ترکیب | Gold (.958) |
| وزن | 4.4 g |
| قطر | 23 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered (Possibly double-stuck) |
| جهت | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| مرجع(ها) | SS#1-1 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | 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.. |
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| خط روی سکه | Cyrillic |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
ВΛАДИМИРЪ НА СТОΛҌ (Translation: Vladimir on the throne) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | 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. |
| خط پشت سکه | |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
ЇСУСЪ ХРИСТИСЪ (Translation: Jesus Christ) |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (980-1015) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 2413213240 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: The Zlatnik of Vladimir the Great, Type I, is a foundational numismatic artifact of Kyivan Rus, issued 980-1015. Struck after the Christianization of Rus in 988, this gold coin was a potent declaration of sovereignty and legitimacy for the nascent state. Emulating Byzantine solidi and adopting a gold standard, Vladimir I asserted Kyivan Rus's peer status among Christian empires, signifying a pivotal shift towards economic and political self-assertion.
Artistry: The engraver is unknown, but the Zlatnik's design profoundly reflects contemporary Byzantine numismatic art, particularly solidi of Basil II. The stylistic school blends Byzantine iconography with distinctive Kyivan Rus elements. The obverse features a bust of Vladimir holding a cross, accompanied by his personal tamga, a trident-like dynastic symbol. The reverse prominently displays Christ Pantocrator, mirroring Byzantine prototypes, encircled by an inscription, underscoring Kyivan Rus's unique cultural identity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in high-purity gold (.958) to 4.4 grams and 23 mm diameter, the Zlatnik Type I generally exhibits good planchet quality. High-points for strike analysis include Vladimir's facial details, the cross, and the tamga on the obverse, along with Christ's facial features and drapery on the reverse. Due to early minting techniques, examples often show strike weakness, particularly on peripheral legends or highest relief points. Centering varies, and minor flan irregularities are common.