Ancients: Constantine IX Monomachus (AD 1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (4.41 gm). Constantinople. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction / Crowned facing bust emperor, wearing loros of square pattern, holding cruciform scepter in right hand and globe surmounted by pelleted cross. Sear 1830. NGC MS 4/5 - 5/5.