John I, Tzimisces (969-976), histamenon, Constantinople, facing bust of Christ, rev., facing bust of John, Manus Dei above, holding long patriarchal cross and crowned by Virgin standing at right; 4.31g (DO 3; S. 1785), scratch on reverse, extremely fine Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s.
Ex European Ambassador Collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s.
(700-900 GBP)