Constantine VIII (1025-1028), histamenon, Constantinople, facing bust of Christ wearing nimbus ornamented with two crescents, rev., facing bust of Constantine VIII, holding labarum and akakia; triple border; 4.37g (DO 1; S. 1815), faint reverse graffiti, good very fine Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s.
Estimate: 500 - 700 GBP