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Byzantine Empire, Basil II and Constantine VIII (976-1025), Histamenon, Constantinople, nimbate facing bust of Christ, arms of cross with bars, upper arm with additional pellet, rev. facing busts of Basil and Constantine, holding long patriarchal cross between them, 4.32g/6h (DOC 2; Sear 1796). Very fine (£120-150)