Roman III, Argyrus (1028-1034). AV Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. Obv. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIVM. Christ enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Rev. ΘCE bOHΘ RωMANω. Romanus, wearing short beard and loros, holding globus cruciger, standing facing and being crowned and blessed by the Virgin Mary. D.O. 1a; Sear 1820. AV. 4.43 g. 21.50 mm. R. Rare and superb. EF.