Byzantine Gold, Constan-tine VIII, Histamenon, 1028, 1748 Dollars

Byzantine Gold, Constan-tine VIII, Histamenon, 1028, 1748 Dollars

Sole ruler 1025-1028 after Basil II died. A poor monarch and brutal tyrant. Noted for neglect, mismanagement. Succeeded by his daughter Zoes husband Romanos III.

Obverse, Jesus Christ, King of Kings.

Reverse, Unusual, Emperor

Tap center for Reverse.

Tap 3 oclock for watch hands.

Tap 6 oclock for Latin text.