Watch List notes:

John I, Tzimisces AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinopolis, AD 969-976 AD. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with two pellets in arms of cross / Half-length facing busts of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross, and the Virgin Mary; manus Dei above John. DOC III 3; Sear 1785. 4.35g, 22mm, 7h.

Extremely Fine.