

Constantine IX, Monomachus (1042-1055 AD). AR Scyphate Miliaresion. Constantinople mint. Obv. +ΔECΠOI NA CωZOIC. The Virgin orans, nimbate, standing facing on footstool, wearing pallium and maphorium; MHP ΘV across fields. Rev. EVCEBH MONOMAXON. Constantine bearded, standing facing, wearing crown and military attire, holding long cross and scabbard containing sword. D.O. 7; Sear 1834; Ratto 1989. 2.80 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Rare. VF.
Ex NAC R (2007), lot 1742.