★ An attractive tetarteron of Constantine IX ★

Constantine IX Monomachus, 1042-1055. Tetarteron (Gold, 20 mm, 4.05 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IhS XRS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +CⲰҺSTAҺTҺ bASILЄЧS Rm Crowned bust of Constantine IX facing, holding long scepter topped by trefoil ornament in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 5a. SB 1832. Scrape on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Faik Gelisken, privately acquired before 2021.