Byzantine Empire. John I. 969-976. AR Miliaresion (21mm, 2.61g). Constantinople mint. +IhSΥS XRISΤΥS nICA*, cross crosslet on globe above two steps; at center, circular medallion containing facing bust of John, wearing crown and loros, in the field, I/W - A/N / +IwAhh' / Єn Xw AVΤO / CRAT' ЄVCЄb / bASILЄVS / RwmAIw, in five lines. DO III/2, 598, 7b; Sear 1792. Fine, wavy flan.