Constantine IX Monomachus, 1042-1055. Tetarteron (Gold, 17 mm, 4.06 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺS XRS RЄX RЄGNANTIm Bust of Christ facing with cross-nimbus, wearing tunic and himation, holding book of Gospels with both hands. Rev. +CωҺSTAҺTҺoS' LЄ Rm Crowned bust of Constantine IX facing, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 6. SB 1833. A lovely example with an attractive reverse. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise, good very fine.