Constantinus VIII, 1025-1028. Solidus 1025/1028, Constantinopolis. Obv. Nimbate facing bust of Christ wearing pallium and colobium, raising r. hand in benediction. Book of Gospels in l. hand. Rev. Crowned facing bust with long beard in loros; holding labarum in r. hand and akakia in l. hand. 4.38 g. Sear 1815. DOC 2. Slight buckling. About very fine.