Watch List notes:

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. John I. 969-976 AD. AR Miliaresion (3.12 gm; 25 mm). Constantinople. IhSUS XRISTUS NICA, cross crosslet on globus above two steps, circular medallion at center with bearded bust of John facing flanked by I/omega - A/N, triple border with eight equally spaced pellets. Rev. Inscription of John and his titles in five lines across field, triple border as obv. DOC 7a; Sear 1792. Choice EF. Toned. Scarce!