Byzantine Empire 1 Follis (976-1028) Constantinopolis. Basil II (976-1025). Obverse: Bust of Christ facing; wearing nimbus cruciger; pallium and colobium; holding ornamented Gospels with both hands; IC to left; XC to right. Lettering: +ЄMMANOVHΛ IC XC. Reverse: Legend in four lines with ornaments above and below. Lettering: + IhSЧS XRISTЧS bASILЄЧ bASILЄ. Copper 14.79g. SB 1813