Constantine IX Monomachus (1042-1055), Histamenon Nomisma; AV (4,45 g; 25,5 mm)
+IHS XIS REX REGNANTIhM, nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in left; Rv. + CWNST-ATN - bASILEYS Rm , crowned bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing loros, holding cross-tipped scepter and globus-cruciger. DOC III 3; BN 4; SB 1830. Superb extremely fine.