BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous. Time of Romanus III, AD 1028-1034. AE Follis (13.52 gm; 35 mm). Constantinople mint. Class B. Facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with pelleted square in arms of cross, • in first and second quarters / IS XS/BASILE/BASILE, cross with pellet at end of upper bar and ends of crossbar set on three steps. Cf. DOC III B.8 (for type); SB 1823. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Well centered. Dark brown patina. Choice EF.