CONSTNATINE IX. 1042-1055. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.36 gm). Constantinople mint. + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhm, nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels / + CwhST-Ath bASILEuS Rm, bust of Constantine facing, holding long cross and globe surmounted by pelleted cross. DOC III 3; BN 4; SB 1830. EF. $365