Ancients: Constantine VIII (1025-1028). AV histamenon nomisma. Facing bust of Christ Pantocrator, with cruciform nimbus, annulets in upper quarters, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels cradled in left arm / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing square-pattern loros with jeweled collar, holding labarum with pellet on shaft in right hand and akakia in left. NGC Choice AU, scratches.