1042-1055 Constantine IX Gold Histamenon Nomisma Coin

This magnificent Byzantine gold coin is more than 900 years old. Depicting the image of Christ on the throne on the obverse and a portrait of Constantine IX on the reverse. This Gold coin struck from nearly pure Gold, was issued nearly 1,000 years ago. Unlike the mass-produced coins of today, this gold piece was individually hand minted, so it is unique and there will never be another exactly like it.