Watch List notes:

Anonymous A2, Attributed to Basil II. Follis; Anonymous A2, Attributed to Basil II; 976-1025 AD, Follis, 9.97g. Berk-948, Sear-1813, DO-42a. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing halo with cross, inscription 'Emmanuel' around, IC - XC across field. Rx: Inscription, 'Jesus Christ, King of Kings,' in four lines with ornaments above and below.This coin bears an amazingly sharp and complete portrait of Christ. Of the thousands that exist, a better obverse is almost impossible to locate. MS