John I Tzimisces AD 969-976. Constantinople
Solidus AV
20 mm, 4,35 g
Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with two pellets in arms of cross / Half-length facing busts of John, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal cross, and the Virgin Mary; manus Dei above John.
very fine
Sear 1785.