Ancients
Constantine IX Monomachus (1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (28mm, 4.37 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, edge crimp. Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing on lyre-backed throne, wearing nimbus, pallium, and colobium, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels / Half-length bust of Constantine facing, wearing crown and loros, holding cruciform scepter with tendril ornament in right hand and globe surmounted by patriarchal cross in left. Sear 1828. DOC 1a. Rare variant with scepter.
Estimate: 700-1000 USD