Ancients
Constantine IX Monomachus (AD 1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (28mm, 4.37 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIhM, nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels tucked in left arm / + CωhS-TAhT bASILЄUS RM, crowned facing bust of Constantine IX, wearing loros of square pattern, holding cruciform scepter in right hand and and globe surmounted by pelleted cross. Sear 1830. DOC 3a. Well struck on a broad flan.
Estimate: 1000-1300 USD