Watch List notes:

Basil II, Anonymous A2. Follis; Basil II, Anonymous A2; Constantinople, Under Basil II, c. 976-1030/5 AD, Follis, 8.17g. Berk-948, Sear-1813, DO-2.71. Obv: Bust of Christ facing holding Gospels, wearing halo with cross, four pellets and X in each limb of the cross; inscription +EMMA - NOVH? (Emmanuel) around and IC - XC (Jesus - Christ) across field. Rx: Greek inscription, 'Jesus Christ, King of Kings,' in four lines with ornaments above and below. Rare with full obverse legendWhile the legends of the anonymous follis always exist, they are rarely seen. An exception is this coin. EF