94, Lot: 221. Estimate $200. Sold for $270. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CONSTANTINE IX MONOMACHUS. 1042-1055. AV Histamenon Nomisma (27mm, 4.38 gm). Constantinople mint. Christ enthroned facing, holding Gospels / Bust of Constantine facing, holding sceptre and globus with plain cross. DOC III 2; SB 1829. VF. Rare variety.