Watch List notes:

Constantine IX (1024-1055), Histamenon nomisma (scyphate), Constantinople, 1042-1055; AV (g 4,42; mm 27; h 6); + Ihs XIS REX REGNANTInm, nimbate bust of Christ seated facing, blessing with r. hand and holding book of Gospels in l., Rv. CwnStAntn bASILyS RM, bearded facing bust, wearing crown, loros and saccoa, holding laburum and globe cruciger. DOC 2a; Sear 1829.
Extremely fine.