Description: Constantine IX Monomachos | AE Follis Reference: SB 1836 Date: 1050-1060 CE Obverse: IC-XC across fields; Christ seated facing on throne with back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands Reverse: ISXS/BASILE/BASIL, Inscription of three lines, ornament of cross-and-dashes above, below crescent-and-dashes. Mint: Constantinople Size: 36.7 mm Weight: 9.58 grams A nice issue of the last effective member of the Macedonian dynasty. Struck on a large irregular flan with some earthen encrustations remaining. Empress Zoë Porphyrogenita chose Constantine IX as a husband and co-emperor in 1042 CE, although he had been exiled for conspiring against her previous husband, Michael IV the Paphlagonian. The couple shared the throne with Zoë's sister Theodora Porphyrogenita. Zoë died in 1050, and Constantine continued his collaboration with Theodora until his own death five years later. Constantine waged wars against groups which included the Kievan Rus', the Pechenegs and, in the east, the rising Seljuq Turks. Despite the varying success of these campaigns, the Byzantine Empire largely retained the borders established after the conquests of Basil II, even expanding eastwards when Constantine annexed the wealthy Armenian kingdom of Ani. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2025-02-11T23:27:03.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Follis
Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 1050-1060 AD
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
Variety: Constantine IX Monomachos
Certification: Uncertified
