Romanus III, Argyrus (1028-1034). AV Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. Obv. Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium and raising right hand in benediction; in left, book of Gospels. Rev. The Virgin, nimbate and Romanus, bearded, both standing facing; the Virgin wears pallium and maphorium and crowns the emperor, who wears saccos and loros, and holds globus cruciger; between their heads, MΘ. D.O. 1b-d; Sear 1819; Ratto 1972-3. AV. 4.42 g. 25.50 mm. A choice example. About EF.