Basil II and Constantine VIII (976-1025). AV Histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, 1005-1025. Obv. Bust of Christ facing, cross-nimbate, holding book. Rev. Busts of Basil and Constantine facing, both crowned, holding a long cross in between. D.O. 6; Sear 1800. AV. 4.41 g. 27.50 mm. Flan crack, otherwise. about VF.