Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Seal (Lead, 37 mm, 52.51 g, 11 h). +ЄMMA-NOVHΛ / IC - XC Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, with decorated nimbus cruciger, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction. Rev. +COn[STAn]TI AU-TOCR[AT, R,m,] Half-length bust of Constantine facing, wearing crown and loros, holding cruciform sceptre in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DO Seals VI, 73. Zacos/Veglery 79. An heavy and impressive imperial seal, struck on a large blank showing complete dies. Some marks and scratches and minor striking weakness, otherwise, very fine.