Watch List notes:

JOHN I TZIMISCES, (969-976), silver miliaresion, (2.43 g), Constantinople mint, obv. + IhSUS XRIStUS nICA around, cross potent on three steps, circular medallion at center with portrait of crowned facing bust of John I, rev. + IwANN' / En Xw AVtO / CRAT' EVSEb / bASILEVS / RwmAIw' in five lines, above and below, pelleted cross with wedge to left and right, (S.1792, DOC 7a, BMC 5-6). Good very fine.

Ex Dr L.J.Sherwin Collection, from Spink May NC 25/5/81, item 3948.