John I Zimisces. 969-976. AR Miliaresion (21mm, 1.71 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, a couple scratches beneath toning. VF.
From the El Medina Collection.