Byzantine empire, Constantine IX, Monomachos (1042-1055), Histamenon nomisma. 4.365g, Gold, 26.2mm. Obv.: +IhS XIS REX REGNANTIM nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing pallium and colobium, in left hand book of Gospels. Rev.: +CWNST ATn bASILEUS R Crowned bust of emperor facing, wearing loros, holding labarum and globe cruciger with cross of globules. Constantinople mint. Extra fine. [SOLD]