Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1886. Closing Date: Jun 08, 2005. CONSTANTINE IX, Monomachus. 1042-1055. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.40 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. +IHS XIS REX REGNANTIhM, Christ, nimbate, seated facing on lyre-backed throne, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels / +CWNSTAnTn bASILEU RM, facing bust of Constantine, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DOC III 2a; SB 1829. Choice EF. ($300) Copyright © CNG 2002 High bid of $600 , $690 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €486, £330, C$750, A$780, on June 8, 2005. Used by permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com