Constantine IX Monomachus, 1042-1055. Tetarteron (Gold, 18 mm, 4.03 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺS XRS RЄX RЄGNANTIm Bust of Christ facing with cross-nimbus, wearing tunic and himation, his right hand raised and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +CωҺSTAҺTҺoS 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 5. SB 1832. Scrape on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.