John I Tzimisces; AR Miliaresion
220,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR23 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,72 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
John I was of Armenian origin.
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