CONSTANTINE VIII (1025-1028). GOLD Histamenon. Constantinople. Obv: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium and raising right hand in benediction; in left, book of Gospels. Rev: + CWnSTAhTIh bASILEYS ROm. Bust of emperor facing, wearing crown and loros, holding cross-tipped labarum and akakia. Sear 1815. Condition: Extremely fine. Weight: 4.5 g. Diameter: 26 mm.
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