CONSTANTINE IX GOLD HISTAMENON – IMPRESSIVE CHRIST ENTHRONED ISSUE – CHOICE XF NGC GRADED BYZANTINE COIN (Inv. 19600)

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19600. BYZANTINE EMPIRE. CONSTANTINE IX, AD 1042–1055.
Gold Histamenon Nomisma (scyphate), 4.39 g, 28 mm. Issue of Constantinople.
Obv. IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIЧM, Christ enthroned, facing, holding Gospels and raising his right hand in benediction. Rev. +CωhSτAhτh bASILЄЧ RM, bearded bust of Constantine IX, holding cross staff with tendril ornaments and globus cruciger.
Sear 1828.
NGC graded CHOICE XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5, “slight bend,” perfectly centered on a medallic planchet.