Coin of Constantine IX

Obv.: Bust of Christ Pantocrator (Type VIIIc) facing, bearded, with cross nimbus, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised in blessing, in sling of cloak, l. clasps book to breast. Triple border of dots. Mule of large/small module and concave/flat. Rev.: Bust of emperor facing, bearded, wearing jeweled chlamys with collar-piece and crown with cross and pendilia, holding in r. hand, gl. cr., in l., sword. To l. and r., elaborate stars. Triple border of dots.