Constantine X Ducas, 23 November 1059 – 23 May 1067

Histamenon circa 1059-1067, AV 26 mm, 4.38 g. +IhS IXS RCX – RCINANTIhm Christ, nimbate, seated facing on lyre-backed throne, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rev. +KωN RΛCΛ – OΔOVKΛC Emperor standing l., wearing crown with cross and pendilia and loros, placing r. hand on chest and holding globus surmounted by pelleted cross with l., blessed by Virgin, nimbate and veiled, standing beside him; between their heads, M and in upper r. field, Θ. DO 2. Sear 1848.
In exceptional condition for the issue and good extremely fine

From the collection of a Mentor.