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Lot # 606
Constantine IX Monomachus (1042-1055 AD). AV Tetarteron Nomisma. Constantinople mint. Struck 1053-1055. Obv. +IҺS XIS RЄX RCςNANTIҺm. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator. Rev. +CωҺSτAhτh BASILЄЧS Rm. Crowned and draped facing bust of Constantine, holding labarum and globus cruciger. D.O. 5; Sear 1832; Ratto 1985. AV. 4.05 g. 18.50 mm. Choice example. Superb and lightly toned. Minor scuff on peripheral reverse area, out of border. Minor metal flaw on Christ' face and light scratch in field on obverse, otherwise. Good EF.