Constantine IX Monomachus. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.33 g), 1042-1055 Nearly EF. Constantinople. + IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm, bust of Christ, nimbate, facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Reverse: + CωnS-τ-Aτn bASILEЧS Rm, crowned bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing loros, holding cross-tipped scepter and globus cruciger. DOC 3; SB 1830. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500
From the Aurora Family Collection.