Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIhm, nimbate bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of the Gospels; crescents in upper quarters of nimbus / + CωnSτAnτIn ЬASILЄЧS ROm, crowned bust of Constantine facing, holding labarum and akakia; pellet on shaft of labarum. DOC 2; SB 1815. VF, toned.
