Ancients
Constantine IX Monomachus (AD 1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (28mm, 4.39 gm, 6h). Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIhM, Christ enthroned facing on lyre-backed throne, wearing nimbus, pallium, and colobium, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels / + CωhST-ANTh bASILЄЧ RM, half-length bust of Constantine facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in right hand and globe surmounted by patriarchal cross in left. Sear 1828. DOC 1a. A few deposits at top of obverse, reddish stain on reverse. NGC (photo-certificate) MS 5/5 - 4/5.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection.
Estimate: 500-700 USD