TYPE Byzantine Empire, Constantine VII Porphyrogennitos (913-959 AD), cast bronze of Cherson, 1st issue (913-9 AD) DESCRIPTION . Obv: Crowned bust of emperor in chlamys facing Rev: Large KO [kappa - omega] (image double resolution) REFERENCE: SB 1771, An 398 GRADING: AF / F+, light brown patina, scarce ORDER INFO: B2103, $58 The cast bronzes of the Cherson mint in the Crimea have always been somewhat of a mystery, as their design, production method and denomination have appeared to be outside the mainstream Byzantine monetary system. An example of a scarcer type with the emperor's bust