Ancients
Constantine IX Monomachus (1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (30mm, 4.41 gm, 5h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIhM, Christ enthroned facing on lyre-backed throne, wearing nimbus, pallium, and colobium, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels / + CωhST-ANTh bASILЄЧ RM, half-length bust of Constantine facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in right hand and globe surmounted by cross. Sear 1828. DOC 1a. Broad flan, full strike.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD