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. 2.37g, 23mm, 5h.
Very Fine. Double struck.
From the inventory of a European dealer.