The Byzantine Empire. Constantine IX Monomachus, 11 June 1042 – 11 January 1055
Tetarteron 1042-1055, AV 19 mm, 4.03 g. + his XIS REX REGNANTIhm Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising r. hand in benediction and holding the Book of Gospels in l. Rev. + C-ω k– Ant bASILEm Crowned bust facing, holding labarum and globe surmounted by pelletted cross. DO 6. Sear 1833.
Traces of overstriking on reverse and obverse struck from a slightly worn die,
otherwise good very fine
Privately purchased from Baldwins.