Constantine IX Monomachus, 1042-1055. Tetarteron (Gold, 18 mm, 4.05 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +CωҺSTAҺTҺ bASILЄЧS R Bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding long scepter topped by trefoil ornament in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 5b. SB 1832. Struck from a somewhat worn reverse die, otherwise, good very fine.