BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Constantine IX Monomachus, 1042-1055, AV histamenon nomisma (4.40g), Constantinople, S-1828, Christ enthroned facing // crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding cruciform scepter with tendril ornament and globus cruciger with patriarchal cross, strike 5/5, surface 4/5, NGC graded Mint State, ex Choudhury Collection.