Ancients
Constantine IX Monomachus (AD 1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (31mm, 4.38 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. Struck on an immense, medallic flan. NGC (photo-certificate) MS 5/5 - 5/5.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection.
Estimate: 600-850 USD