The Byzantine Empire
Constantine IX Monomachus, 11 June 1042 – 11 January 1055. Histamenon 1042-1055, AV 4.37 g. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l. Rev. Bust facing, wearing crown with cross and pendilia and loros, holding long cross with pelleted ends and globus cruciger. DO 3. Sear 1830.
Very fine / good very fine