Constantine IX Monomachus (1042-1055), Histamenon Nomisma; AV (4,41 g; 26,3 mm)
+ Ihs XIS REX REGNANTIYM, bust of Christ facing, wearing cross nimbus, pallium and colobium, and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand, book of Gospels; triple border; Rv. + CωNSτANτN bASILEUS RM, bust facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding long cross and globe surmounted by pelleted cross; triple border. DO 3; Sear 1830. Good extremely fine.