JOHN I TZIMISCES (969-976). Gold Tetarteron nomisma. Constantinople.

Obv: + IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺM.
Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.
Rev: + ΘЄOTOC ЬOHΘ' IW DЄSP / M Θ.
Crowned facing bust of John, holding patriarchal cross, being crowned by the Theotokos to right; manus Dei above.

Sear 1789.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 4.23 g.
Diameter: 21 mm.