★ Ex SBV 21, 1989, 335 and from the collection of Dr. August Voirol, Münzen & Medaillen AG 38, 1968, 730 ★

John I Zimisces, 969-976. Miliaresion (Silver, 22 mm, 2.85 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. + IҺSЧS XRI-STЧS ҺICA ✷ Cross crosslet set upon globe above two steps; in central medallion, facing bust of John I, wearing crown and loros, flanked by I/Ⲱ and A/N to left and right. Rev. + IωAҺҺ' / ЄҺ X•Ⲱ AVTO/CRAT, ЄVSЄb' / bASILЄVS / RⲰMAIⲰ' in five lines; above and below, ornaments. DOC 7b. SB 1792. Beautifully toned and with a fine pedigree. Minor nicks, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Geiger, ex Schweizerischer Bankverein 21, 24-26 January 1989, 335 (with collector's ticket) and from the collection of Dr. August Voirol, Münzen & Medaillen AG 38, 6-7 December 1968, 730.