Constantine IX Monomachus (AD 1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma Constantinople. + hIS XIS RЄX-RЄGNANTIhM, Christ seated facing on throne with curved back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels in left; triple border / + CΩhStAhTh-bASILЄЧ RM, half-length bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, cruciform scepter with tendril ornament in right hand, globe surmounted by patriarchal cross in left; triple border. Sear 1828.
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 4.40 gr
Diameter: 30 mm