CONSTANTINE X. 1059-1067. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.34 gm). Constantinople mint. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM, Christ seated on curved-backed throne, holding book of Gospels / +KWN RACL' O ÐOVKAC, The Virgin, nimbate (on right) and Constantine, bearded (on left), both standing facing; the Virgin wears pallium and maphorium, and Her right hand crowns the emperor, who wears a saccos and loros, and holds globus cruciger in left hand, M above; all within a double border of dots. DOC III 2; BN 10-11; SB 1848. EF.
