Lot 2732

Description

Constantine IX, (A.D. 1042-1055), gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.40 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, around IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM, double dotted border, rev. +CWNST ANTh bASILEURM, around bust of Constantine facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globe with cross, (S.1829, D.O.2a). Nearly as struck, with some mint bloom, about extremely fine and rare in this condition.