Anonymous Æ 40 Nummi. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII. Constantinople, circa 976-1025. Facing nimbus bust of Christ, holding Gospels, IC-XC across fields, + ЄMMA to left, NOVHΛ to right / + IhSЧS XRISTЧS bASILЄЧ bASILЄ in four lines. DOC Class A2; Sear 1813. 12.41g, 35mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
From the inventory of a European dealer.