John I Tzimisces (969-976). AR Miliaresion, Constantinople mint, 969-976. D/ + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA ✷. Cross-crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust facing. R/ + IWAҺҺ / ЄҺ Xω AVTO / CRAT ЄVSЄЬ / ЬASILЄVS / RωMAIω, in five lines. D.O. 7; Sear 1792. 1.95 g. 20 mm. Toned. Light die shift on obverse. Chipped edge, otherwise. VF.
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