John I (Zimisces). AD 969-976. AR miliaresion (2,02 g). Constantiople mint. +IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA✷ Cross crosslet set upon globe above two steps; in central medallion, facing and crowned bust of John I with I/ω - to left and A/N to right / + IωAҺҺ / ЄҺ X ω AVTO / CRAT ЄVSЄЬ / ЬASILЄVS / RωMAIω in five lines. Slightly clipped. Attractively toned. DOC 7, SB 1792 Grade: 1+/01