Romanus III, Argyrus (1028-1034). AV Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. D/ Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium and raising right hand in benediction; in left, book of Gospels. R/ The Virgin, nimbate and Romanus, bearded, both standing facing; the Virgin wears pallium and maphorium and crowns the emperor, who wears saccos and loros, and holds globus cruciger; between their heads, MΘ. D.O. 1b-d. R. 1972-3. Sear 1819. AV. g. 4.34 mm. 24.00 EF.