JOHN I TZIMISCES (969-976 AD). AR, Miliaresion. (22mm, 2.3 g) 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.