Roman Emperors and the Birth of Western Civilization

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Origin/Country: ANCIENT - BYZANTINE (5th CENT AD - 15th CENT AD) BYZANTINE EMPIRE Constantine IX,AD 1042-55
Item Description: AV Hist. Nomisma AD 1042-1055 Empire rv Constantine IX bust obv Christ bust
Full Grade: NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
Owner: Cicero's Folly

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Custom Sets: Roman Emperors and the Birth of Western Civilization
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Constantine IX Monomachus (AD 1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (4.45 gm). NGC MS ★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Constantinople. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels tucked in left arm / Crowned facing half-length bust of Constantine IX, wearing loros of square pattern, holding cruciform scepter in right hand and and globe surmounted by pelleted cross. Sear 1830. DOC 3a. Well struck on a broad flan, with a superb Christ portrait.

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