Description: John I Tzimisces (969 - 976). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint. + IhSUS XRISTUS nICA *; ross crosslet on globus above two steps, circular medallion at center containing crowned bust of John facing wearing loros, dividing the inscription I/W - A/n / + Iwann'-En Xw AVTO CRATEVSEb-bASILEVS-RWMAIW; decorative ornaments above and below.

Diameter: AR23 mm

Weight: 2,72 g

Grade: gVF/gVF

Attribution: SBCV 1792; DOC 7a

Commentary: well centered, some rough flan edges, minute flan cracks, great detail and some luster, die break on reverse, slightly wavy flan

History: John I was of Armenian origin.

Article Number: 041-03-04-41652