Romanus II; AE Cherson; monogram/cross
Description:
Romanus II (959 - 963). AE, Cherson mint. Monogram PWMA / Cross floriate on two steps, dots in fields.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
2,2 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
DOC 3b; Sear 1775
Commentary:
dark grey patina with minor breaks
History:
In the 980s Cherson fell to Vladimir the Great of Kiev, though the fringes of the Crimean Peninsula remained in Byzantine hands until 1475.
Article Number:
047-04-03-41652