BYZANTIUM:

John I Tzimisces (969-976). CONSTANTINOPLE. Miliaresion. Cross crosslet on globus above two steps; at centre a circular medallion containing facing bust )( Text in five lines. SearB 1792. Ratto 1919. 2,67 g. Somewhat uneven plnchet.

Ex Hirsch Nachf. auction 192, No 761.