CONSTANTINUS IX MONOMACHUS, 1042-1055
Mint of Constantinopolis
Histamenon 1042-1055.
Obv. +IHS XIS REX – REGNAN[TIhM] Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l.
Rev. + (CωhST) – A hTh – bASILE[hS Rm] Bust facing, wearing crown with cross and pendilia and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger.
Sear 1829. DOC 2a.
4.44 g. Scyphate form. Extremely fine
Ex Auction Karl Kress, Munich July 1971. Lot 873.