Constantine VIII (1025-1028), AV Histamenon, 4.34g, bust of Christ wearing nimbus, raising hand in benediction, left hand on book of Gospels, rev. constantin basileys rom, bust with long beard, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum and akakia (BMC 3-5; Sear 1815), very fine.
provenance
Penkill collection
Estimate: £300 - £400