CONSTANTINE X DOUKAS (1059-1067)

Obv.:	Christ standing, legend: +EMMANOVH
Rev.:	Constantine and Evdokia holding labarum, Greek legend: +KWN T DK EVDK AVTO ("Constantine Doukas and Evdokia, Emperors")

HISTORICAL NOTES: A rather weak ruler influenced by his wife Evdokia (as evidenced by coinage as well) and others, Constantine came at a bad time for the Empire, with dangerous threats by the Normans in Italy, and Seljuks in Asia Minor. This might explain why in the Balkans he was in good terms with prince Vojislav's son, prince (later king) Mihailo of Zeta.

NUMISMATIC NOTES: Although Constantine issued anonymous bronzes as well, the type featured here marks the first return of bronzes bearing the ruler's name after nearly a century.