John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (21.5mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 969-976. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of John, holding patriarchal cross and being crowned by the Theotokos to right; manus Dei to upper left. DOC 3; SB 1785. Scrape, a couple of minor scratches. VF.
From the S & S Collection.