Ancient Coins, Numismatic Books

Constantine IX (1042-1055), Constantine IX (1042-1055), Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople, nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, rev. crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding cruciform sceptre and plain globus cruciger, 4.40g/5h (DOC 3; Sear 1830). Extremely fine (£200-250)