JOHN I TZIMISCES, 969-976 AD. AR, Miliaresion. Constantinople.
Obv: + [IҺSЧ]S XRISTЧS [ҺICA ✷]. / [I]-W-A-N
Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, flanking crowned facing bust of John I, with short beard, wearing loros.
Rev: + IωAҺҺ / ЄҺ Xω AVTO / CRAT ЄVSЄЬ / ЬASILЄVS / RωMAIω.
Legend in five lines; above and below, pelleted cross between dashes.
Sear 1792.
Condition: VF.
Weight: 1.89 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.