Basil II, Bulgaroktonos (976-1025). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. + IhS XIS REX REGNANTihm. Bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rev. + bASIL' C ConSτAnτI b A. Crowned busts of Basil II, wearing loros, and Constantine VIII, wearing chlamys, facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. D.O. 2; Sear 1796. AV. 4.40 g. 23.00 mm. R. Minor scratch on reverse. Rare and superb. About EF.