John I Zimisces. 969-976. AR Miliaresion (21.5mm, 2.69 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Cross crosslet set upon globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of John facing / + IωAҺҺ'/ЄҺ X'ω AVTO/CRAT' ЄVSЄЬ'/ЬASILЄVS/RωMAIω' in five lines. DOC 7b; SB 1792. Toned, some minor porosity. Good VF.
From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Berk BBS 41 (11 February 1986), lot 18.