Constantine IX Monomachus, 1042-1055. Histamenon (Gold, 29 mm, 4.31 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIҺm Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of gospels in his left. Rev. +CωnSTAnTn bASILEЧS Rm Bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum in his right hand and globus surmounted by simple cross in his left. DOC 2a. SB 1829. Struck from somewhat worn dies and with minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.