THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Constantine X Ducas, 23 November 1059 – 23 May 1067
Histamenon circa 1059-1067, AV 4.36 g. +IhS IIS IRX – [RCGN]ANTIhm Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rev. +KωNRACΛ − [OΔOU KΛC] Emperor standing facing, wearing crown with cross and pendilia and loros, holding labarum, with pellet on shaft, and globus surmounted by pelleted cross. DO 1b. Sear 1847.
Extremely fine
Ex Gorny and Mosch sale 200, 2011, 3090.