Constantine IX, Monomachus (12 June AD 1042-11 January AD 1055), Gold Histamenon Nomisma of Constantinople, 4.4 gms., +IHS XIS REX REGNANTINM, Christ enthroned facing raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in left, rev. + CWNSTANTN BASILEY RM, bearded bust facing holding labarum and globe surmounted by patriarchal cross (S.1829), very fine