Watch List notes:

John I Tzimices. Gold Solidus (4.40 g), 969-976. Constantinople. + IhS XIS REX REςNANTInm, bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. rev. + ΘEOTOC BOHΘ Iω DESP, bust of John I on left, wearing short beard and loros, holding patriarchal cross, with pellet on shaft, being crowned by the Theotokos; above, manus Dei and MΘ. DOC 3; SB 1785. Very Rare this choice. Well struck and lustrous with complete legends. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $3,500