Constantine IX Monomachus, AD 1042-1055. AV histamenon nomisma (4,41 g). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, nimbate and with double-crescent ornament in upper quarters of nimbus, raising his right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left / Bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding long cross in his right hand and globus criciger in left. A well struck specimen., SB 1830, DOC 3, Grade: 01, Ex Grün, auction 44, 10.11.2005, lot 344