Watch List notes:

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous. Temp. Constantine VIII-Basil II. Circa 1020-1028. Æ follis (9.14 gm; 30 mm). Class A3. Uncertain (Thessalonica?) mint. Facing nimbate bust of Christ, holding book of Gospels / + I?S?S | XRIST?S | bASIL?? | ?ASIL? in four lines, ornament above and below. SB 1818; DOC class AZ. Well struck on a nice full flan. Nice dark original green patina. Choice Good VF.