TYPE Byzantine Empire, Leo VI the Wise (886-912 AD), cast bronze of Cherson DESCRIPTION . Obv: Facing bust of crowned emperor Rev: Large Greek LE to sides of patriarchal cross (image double resolution) REFERENCE: SB 1732 GRADING: F, rough black patina, scarce ORDER INFO: B2122, $82 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.