John I Zimisces AR Miliaresion. Constantinople, AD 969-976. + IҺSЧS XRI STЧS ҺICA *, cross crosslet set on globe above two steps, with crowned bust of John facing within central medallion; I-A, Ɯ-N across fields / + IƜAҺҺ,/ ЄҺ X'Ɯ AVTO/CRAT, ЄVSЄЬ'/ ЬASILЄVS/ RƜMAIƜ' in five lines. DOC 7b; Sear 1792. 1.63g, 21mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
From a private UK collection.