Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2181. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
2002.  THE EMPIRE. CONSTANTINE IX. BID Estimate 
$3000  

CONSTANTINE IX. 1042-1055. AR Miliaresion (2.41 
gm). Constantinople mint. +ECPOI NA CWZOIC, the 
Virgin orans, standing on footstool, wearing 
pallium and maphorium / EVCEBH MONOMAXON, 
Constantine standing, in military uniform 
consisting of cuirass, tunic, cloak and high 
boots, holding long cross and scabbard containing 
sword. DOC III 7; SB 1834. Toned EF. ($3000)
The obverse Virgin of this splendid miliaresion is 
reminiscent of the Virgin Hagiosoritissa relief 
now at Dumbarton Oaks. This, as well as the 
celebrated mosaic portraits of Constantine IX and 
his consort Zoe in Hagia Sophia, vividly 
demonstrate the high artistic standard the 
imperial workshop at Constantinople could still 
achieve in the mid-11th century.Copyright © CNG 2002


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Lot sold for  $3250, plus buyers fees.