Ancients
Constantine IX Monomachus (AD 1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (28mm, 4.38 gm, 6h). Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIhM, nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels tucked in left arm / + CωhS-TAhT bASILЄUS RM, crowned facing bust of Constantine IX, wearing loros of square pattern, holding cruciform scepter in right hand and and globe surmounted by pelleted cross. Sear 1830. DOC 3a. Pleasing reddish toning in recesses. NGC (photo-certificate) AU 5/5 - 4/5, light graffito.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Spink & Sons (New York, March 1985).
Estimate: 500-700 USD