Coin of Constantine IX
r. 1042 - 1055
Constantine IX
Byzantine
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 labarum with design; in l., gl. cr. Triple border of dots.
Gold
Byzantine period, Middle