Constantine VIII, 1025-1028. Histamenon (Gold, 26 mm, 4.44 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺS XIS REX REGNANTIҺm Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, with cross nimbus, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction. Rev. +CωnSTAnTIn bASILEЧS ROm Bust of Constantine VIII facing, wearing crown, collar piece and loros, and holding akakia in his left hand and cross-topped labarum in his right. DOC 1. SB 1815. Very fine.