The Byzantine Empire
Constantine IX Monomachus, 11 June 1042 – 11 January 1055. Miliaresion 1042-1055, AR 2.05 g. The Virgin orans and nimbate, standing facing on footstool, wearing pallium and maphorium. Rev. Constantine, bearded, standing facing, crowned and in military attire, holding long cross in r. hand and resting l. on sheath of sword. DO 7. Sear 1834.
Flan crack and chip on edge, otherwise very fine