BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Temp. Basil II & Constantine VIII. Circa 976-1025. Æ follis (anonymous). 12.05 gm. 31 mm. Class A2. Constantinople mint. Facing nimbate bust of Christ, holding book of Gospels / + I S S | XRIST S | bASIL | ASIL in four lines, pellet above and below. SB 1813. Near Very Fine; attractive dark green patina; very broad flan.