Coin of Constantine VIII

Obv.: Bust of Christ Pantocrator (Type VIIIc) facing, bearded, with cross nimbus having small u's in upper quarters, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised in blessing in sling of cloak, l. clasps book to breast. Triple border of dots. Rev.: Bust of emperor facing, bearded, wearing collar piece, modified loros, and crown with cross and pendilia. In r. hand, labarum surmounted by cross; in l., akakia. Triple border of dots.