John I Zimisces (Tsimisces), 969-976. Miliaresion (Silver, 23 mm, 2.94 g, 6 h), Constantinople. +IhSЧS XRI-CTЧS NICA✱ Cross potent on globe and two steps; oval medallion with crowned and bearded bust of John Zimisces at center; in the field I/W-A/N; all within triple border with eight equally spaced pellets. Rev. +IωAҺH/ ЄҺ Xω AVTO/CRAT' ЄVSЄb'/ bASILЄUS / RωMAIω' in five lines, within triple border adorned with eight equally spaced pellets. DOC 7a. SB 1792. Toned. Very slightly clipped as usual, otherwise, very fine.