CONSTANTINE IX, Monomachus. 1042-1055. AV 
Histamenon Nomisma (4.41 gm, 5h). Constantinople 
mint. +IHS XIS REX REGNANTIM, facing bust of 
Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, 
holding Gospels; crescents in nimbus / +CWNST AN 
bASILEUS RM, facing bust of Constantine, wearing 
crown and loros, holding long cross and globus 
cruciger. DOC III 3; SB 1830. EF. 

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