Constantine IX Monomachus (1042-1055) AV Histamenon Nomisma (Gold, 4.35g, 28mm) Constantinople,
Obv: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIЧM, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction, in left hand the book of gospels, within triple beaded border,
Rev: CWNSATA BASILЄUS RM, bearded bust facing, wearing crown and loros, holding long cross and globe surmounted buy cross of pellets, within triple beaded border, 4.38g, 6h
Ref: DOC 3, S 1830