John I Tzimisces (969-976). AR Miliaresion, Costantinople mint. Obv. +IhSЧS XRISTЧS nICA*. Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; at centre, circular medallion containing crowned facing bust of John, wearing short beard and loros, dividing the inscription Iω-An. Rev. + IωAnn'/Єn Xω AVTO/CRAT'/ЄVSЄb'/bASILЄVS/RωmAIω' in five lines. D.O. 7. Sear 1792. AR. g. 2.01 mm. 21.00 About EF/Good vF.