Basil II, Bulgaroktonos with Constantine VIII, AD 976-1025 Gold Nomisma (4.41g). Bust of Christ

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Basil II, Bulgaroktonos with Constantine VIII, AD 976-1025 Gold Nomisma (4.41g). Bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus crr. and raising r. hand in benediction, in l. hand book of Gospels. Reverse: Facing busts of Basil with short beard (on left) and Constantine, beardless (on right) holding long patriarchal cross. Boldly struck on a full flan with full legends. Sear 1800; D.O. 6. Lightly toned. NGC CH. VF; Strike: 5/5, Surfaces: 3/5