BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Constantine IX Monomachus. 1042-1055. AV histamenon nomisma. 4.45 gm. 30 mm. Constantinople mint. Struck 1042-1046. Christ nimbate seated facing on lyre-backed throne, left hand on Gospels / Crowned bust of Constantine facing, holding cruciform scepter with tendril ornament and globus cruciger with patriarchal cross. Scarce type. DOC 1a. SB 1828. Choice Extremely Fine; lustrous, and sharply struck.

Purchased from Edward J. Waddell in 1996 (tag).