BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Time of Romanus III Argyrus. 1028-1034. ® follis (anonymous). 10.79 gm. 29 mm. Class B. Bust of Christ / Cross on three steps, IS - XS | BAS - ILE | BAS - ILE in three lines (Jesus Christ, King of Kings). SB 1823. Near Very Fine; attractive dark green patina with earthen highlights.