Constantine IX. 1042-1055 AD. Histamenon Nomisma, 4.37g (6h). Constantinople. Obv: + IhS XIS REX - RESNANTIhm Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; triple border. Rx: + CWnST - AnTn - bASILEUS Rm Bust of Constantine facing, bearded, wearing crown, loros and saccos, and holding labarum and plain globus cruciger. Berk 302. DO 2a. Sear 1829. Fine frontal portrait of Christ. Mint State
Ex Helianthus annuus Collection