Constantine IX Monomachus AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople, AD 1042-1055. +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺM, bust of Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels / + CѠҺSTAҺTҺ ЬASILЄЧ Rm, bearded and crowned bust facing, wearing loros, and holding cruciform sceptre with tendril-ornament and globe surmounted by patriarchal cross. DOC 1a; Sear 1828. 4.38g, 27mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.