John I Tzimisces (AD 969-976). AR miliaresion (23mm, 2.61 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, scuff. Constantinopolis. + IҺSЧS XRI-STЧS ҺICA✷, cross crosslet set upon globus on two steps, I/ω-A/Һ flanking crowned facing bust of John I, with short beard, wearing loros, in central medallion; triple border with eight evenly spaced globules / + IωAҺҺ / ЄҺ Xω AVtO/CRAt ЄVSЄb / bASILЄVS / 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. Ex Collection of a Philhellene; Baldwin's, Fixed Price List 26, lot 35.

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