ANCIENT COINS. BYZANTINE. Mint of Constantinople unless otherwise stated. Constantine IX Monomachus (A.D. 1042-1055), Silver Miliaresion, 2.83g, 6h.+ΔECΠOI-NA CWZOIC, Virgin orans standing facing on footstool, MP-OV left and right.Rev.EVCEBH-MONOMAXON, emperor standing facing in military attire, holding long cross and sheathed sword (DOC 7a; S 1834).Early large flan variety, good very fine.Scarce.
One of the finest known specimens of this type.
Estimate: US$ 3,500