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                Superb CONSTANTINE IX AV Histamenon Nomisma
                              Item #246017286
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     This coin was minted for the Byzantine Empire at Constantinople
     during the reign of Constantine IX Monomachus, who ruled from
     1042-1055. The reign of Constantine IX would see a flourishing of
     art and culture, but would also see the continued decline of the
     Byzantine military situation, as the empire was having to rely
     increasingly on less dependable mercenary soldiers. Perhaps the
     best known event of this reign was the great schism between the
     the Byzantine Church and the Church of Rome, a breach which was
     destined never to be healed. The obverse of this piece features
     the bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, and
     colobium, and raising his right hand in benediction. He holds in
     his left hand a book of gospels, and the legends read
     +IhS.XIS.ReX.ReGNANTImn. A triple border surrounds the obverse.
     The reverse features the bust of Constantine IX facing, bearded,
     wearing crown and loros, and holding long cross and globe
     surmounted by pelleted cross, with triple border around. The
     legends read +CwnStAntn.bASILeyS.Rm. This piece grades a very
     choice EF+, with bold devices and legends all around, little if
     any wear, and attractive colour and surfaces. A lovely example of
     this Byzantine gold type, catalouged as Sear Byzantine 1830. All
     coins guaranteed genuine without limitations. Buyer pays
     postage/insurance, coin shipped on clearance of funds. PA
     residents please add appropriate sales tax. Visa/MC accepted for
     orders of $20 or more. Member ANA, PAN. For more ancients, please
     visit our WWW page at http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ .
     Thanks!

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