John I Tzimices. 969-976. AR miliaresion (22.2 mm, 1.78 g, 6 h). Constantinople mint. + IhSuS XRISTuS nICA *, cross potent on three steps, circular medallion at center with portrait of crowned facing bust of John / IWAnn' / EN XW AVTO / CRAT EVSEb' / bASILEVS / RWmAIW', in five lines, triple border. SBV 1792; DOC 7a. Toned VF, some edge damage.
Ex VAuctions, ex Numis Europa.