Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV histamenon nomisma (27.8 mm, 4.35 g, 6 h). Constantinople mint. IhS XIS RЄX RЄgNANTInm, nimbate bust of Christ facing wearing pallium and colobium; raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in left; triple border / + CωnStAntin bASILЄЧS ROm (or similar), crowned bust of Constantine VIII facing with long beard; wearing crown and loros; holding labarum with pellet on shaft and akakia; triple border. SBCV 1815; DOC 1-2. VF, thin fabric (not clipped) multiple dings and waffled but everything is present and clear.