Type A2 follis, , Constantinople, temp. Basil II & Constantine VIII, 976-1035 CE - lovely portrait of Jesus

+EMMANOVHL, IC XC across field, facing bust of Christ, nimbate, holding Gospels with both hands; five pellets in each limb of nimbus / +IhSUS XRISTUS bASILEu bASILE¢; ornaments above and below legend. 29mm, 8.27 grams. Constantinople mint, minted 1010-1028. DOC pp. 671-2, Class A2; SB 1813.

High quality example, rare this nice.