Ancient Coins

Constantine IX (1042-1055), Constantine IX (1042-1055), Miliaresion, the Virgins orans, nimbate, facing on footstool, wearing pallium and maphorium, rev. Constantine facing, wearing crown, cuirass, tunic, cloak and high boots, holding long cross and sheath containing sword, 1.45g/6h (DOC 6; Sear 1834). Fine, rare (£100-150)