★ A beautiful tetarteron of Constantine IX Monomachus ★

Constantine IX Monomachus, 1042-1055. Tetarteron (Gold, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 4 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺS XRS RЄX RЄGNANTIm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +CⲰҺSTAҺTҺ bASILЄЧS Rm Crowned bust of Constantine IX facing, holding long scepter topped by trefoil ornament in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 5b. SB 1832. A beautiful piece, boldly struck in high relief. Good extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium FPL 39, spring 1983, 274.