Watch List notes:

John I Zimisces AR Miliaresion. Constantinopolis, AD 969-976. + IҺSЧS XRI STЧS ҺICA, Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of John facing / + IωAҺҺI,/ ЄҺ X'ω AVτO/CRAT, ЄVSЄЬ'/ ЬASILЄVS/ RωmAIω' in five lines. DOC 7b; Sear 1792. 1.63g, 23mm, 6h.

Very Fine; edge slightly chipped.

Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-sale 8, 31 May 2014, lot 943.