Basil II (Bulgaroktonos). AD 976-1025. AR miliaresion (2,23 g). Constantinople mint, struck AD 977-989. ЄҺ TUVTω ҺICAT baSILЄI C CωҺST, Cross crosslet with central X and pellet in crescent set upon globus on four steps; crowned facing busts of Basil II and Constantine VIII to left and right / +bASIL / C CωnSTAn / ΠORF ЧROς / ΠISTOI bAS / RωmAIω in five lines. A few very tiny marks. Slightly double-struck on reverse. Minor clipping. Attractive old cabinet tone. DOC 17, SB 1810 Grade: 1+/01