Constantine VIII, 1025-1028. Histamenon (Gold, 24.5 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h), Constantinople. + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, with cross nimbus, holding Book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction. Rev. + CWnSTAnTIn BASILEUS ROM Constantine VIII facing, wearing crown, collar piece and loros, holding akakia in his left hand and cross-topped labarum in his right. DOC 1. SB 1815. Very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.