Constantine IX Monomachus AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople, AD 1042-1055. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM, bust of Christ facing, wearing crown, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in left hand / +CWNSTANTN bASILEYS RM, bearded bust facing, wearing crown and loros, and holding long cross and globe surmounted by pelleted cross. DOC 3; Sear 1830. 4.43g, 26mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Much clear detail remains. Bright, lustrous metal. A very attractive piece.