CONSTANTINUS IX MONOMACHUS, 1042-1055
Mint of Constantinopolis
Miliaresion 1042-1055.
Obv. + DECΠOI – NA CωZOIC The Virgin orans, nimbate, standing facing on footstool, wearing pallium and maphorium; at sides, MHP in monogram – ΘV. Rev. EVCERH – MONOMAXO Constantine, bearded, standing facing, crowned and in military attire, holding spear in r. hand and resting l. on sheath of sword.
Sear -, cf. 1834. DOC -. cf. 7. See article on this coin, by C. M. Moulakis in Spink Numismatic Circular, Vol. 94. February 1986. p. 11.
2.81 g. Flattened. Good toning. Extremely fine.
Ex Auction Gorny & Mosch 219. Munich 2014. Lot 575.
Ex Auction Sternberg 21. Zurich, November 1988. Lot 608.