Constantine IX Monomachus. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.33 g), 1042-1055. Constantinople. + IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm; Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Reverse: + CωnST-AnTn bASILEUS Rm; Crowned bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing loros, holding cross-tipped scepter and globus-cruciger. DOC 3; SB 1830. NGC photo cert grade VF; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimated Value $250 - UP 

Ex The William Oldknow Collection.