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Constantine IX (1042-1055 AD)
Gold Histamenon, Constantinople.
Obverse: Christ seated facing on straight-backed throne, raising hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels, +IhS IXS REX REGNANTIhm.
Reverse: Bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding sceptre ending in leaved cross in his right hand and globus cruciger with a patriarchal cross in his left, + MIX-AHΛ-RACIΛOΔ.
Extremely Fine.
4.30gm.
Sear 1829; DOC 2.
| Period | 1042 - 1055 AD |
|---|---|
| Date | AD 1042-1055 |
| Coin Group | Byzantine |
| Denomination | Histamenon |
| Metal | Gold |
| Mint Mark | Constantinople |
| References | Sear 1829; DOC 2 |
| Weight | 4.30 g |
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