Constantine IX Monomachus, 11 June 1042 – 11 January 1055. Histamenon 1042-1055, AV 4.40 g. +IhS XIS REX – REGNANTIhM Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l. Rev. + CωhST – A hTh – bASILEЧS [Rm] Bust facing, wearing crown with cross and pendilia and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DO 2a. Sear 1829.Good extremely fine Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 219, 2014, 570.