JOHN I TZIMISCES (969-976 AD). AR, Miliaresion. Constantinople.
Obv: + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA ✷.
Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of John facing.
Rev: + IωAҺҺ / ЄҺ Xω AVTO / CRAT ЄVSЄЬ / ЬASILЄVS / RωMAIω.
Legend in five lines, five pellets in the form of a cross above and below; triple border with eight evenly spaced globules.
Sear 1792.
Condition: VF.
Weight: 2.18 g.
Diameter: 21.2 mm.