^Lot 1685 RUSSIA (Principality of Kiev): Vladimir Svjatoslavovich, 978-1015, debased AR srebrenik (2.06g), Kie

RUSSIA (Principality of Kiev): Vladimir Svjatoslavovich, 978-1015, debased AR srebrenik (2.06g), Kiev, ND, Sodnikova, subtype 17, nimbate facing bust of Christ, holding the Gospels / Vladimir entrhoned, holding cross-sceptre, with royal symbol of Rurick in right field, Cyrillic text around, partly chipped (as usual), strong Very Fine, RRR, Zeno-25072 (this piece). This is the first type of Russian coins ever struck, almost never available unchipped.