Solidus of Constantine VII

Obv.: Bust of Christ Pantocrator facing, bearded, with wide-armed cross nimbus, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand in sling of cloak raised in blessing, l. clasps book to breast. Rev.: Bust of Constantine, with long beard, wearing modified loros of rich design and heavy crown with cross and pendilia. In r. hand, globus with patriarchal cross. In l., akakia.