BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Basil II, 976-1025, with Constantinus VIII. Solidus 1005/1025, Constantinopolis. Obv. Nimbate facing bust of Christ wearing pallium and colobium; raising r. hand in benediction, Book of Gospels in l. hand. Rev. Crowned facing busts of Basil II in loros on l. and Constantinus VIII in chlamys on r. Together they hold a long cross. 4.38 g. Sear 1800. DOC 6. Edge nicks. Very fine.