Histamenon of Constantine IX

Obv.: Christ seated on wide lyre-backed throne (Type 1d) facing, bearded, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand turned inwards in blessing, in sling of cloak, l. holds book by upper edge of knee. Triple border of dots. Concave. Rev.: Bust of emperor facing, wearing loros of traditional pattern and crown with cross and pendilia, holding in r. hand beaded scepter surmounted by leaved cross; in l., globus surmounted by cross. Triple border of dots.