969-1081 AD., Basil II and sole reign of Constantine VIII, Constantinopolis mint, Follis, Sear 1818.

attributed to last years of Basil II and sole reign of Constantine VIII, Constantinopolis mint, anonymous follis class A3, 969-1081 AD.,
Æ Follis (27-29 mm / 8.34 g),
Obv.: + EMMA - NOVHΛ , bust of Christ facing, holding gospels, bust of Jesus Christ with 4 pellets around cross in the limbs of the nimbus cross and 4 pellets around cross and circle on the book of Gospels ; in field IC / XC.
Rev.: + IhSuS / XRISTuS / bASILEu / bASILE ( JESUS CHRIST KING OF KINGS ) in 4 lines - "Diamonds" between strokes above and below .
Sear 1818 .