BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Anonymous. Time of Romanus III, AD. 1028-1034. Æ Follis (9.00 gm; 27 mm). Constantinople mint. Class B. Facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with pelleted square in arms of cross / 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. Nice original dark green patina. Choice Good VF.