Watch List notes:

BYZANTINE EMPIRE

Constantinus IX, 1042-1055. Histamenon nomisma (solidus) 1042/1055, Constantinopolis. Obv. Christ enthroned facing, nimbate and raising r. hand in benediction. Book of Gospels in l. hand. Rev. Crowned facing bust in loros, with pendilia, holding labarum and globus cruciger. 4.36 g. Sear 1829. DOC 2a. Scyphate form. About extremely fine.