CONSTANTINE IX GOLD HISTAMENON – ENTHRONED CHRIST AND EMPEROR ISSUE – CH AU NGC GRADED BYZANTINE COIN (Inv. 19670)

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19670. BYZANTINE EMPIRE. CONSTANTINE IX, AD 1042-1055.
Gold Histamenon Nomisma (scyphate), 4.38 g, 29 mm. Issue of Constantinople.
Obv. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIhM, Christ enthroned, facing, holding Gospels and raising his right hand in benediction. Rev. +CωNStANtIN bASILЄЧS, bearded bust of the emperor, holding labarum and globus cruciger.
Sear 1829.
NGC graded CHOICE AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, wonderfully struck on a broad planchet with an impressive image of Christ.