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, l. hand clasps Gospel Book to breast from beneath. Single border of dots. Rev.: Bust of emperor facing, bearded, wearing jeweled chlamys with collar and crown with cross and pendilia, holding in r. hand beaded labarum, in l., gl. cr. Single border of dots.