Byzantine. John I Zimisces 969-976AD. AR Miliaresion. Constantinople mint (Struck 969-976AD) 21.0mm; 2.44g; 6h. A: +IhSЧS XRI-CTЧS NICA✱, Cross potent on globe and two steps; oval medallion with crowned and bearded bust of John Zimisces at center; in the field I/W-A/N; all within triple border with eight equally spaced pellets. R: +IωAҺH | ЄҺ Xω AVTO | CRAT' ЄVSЄb' | bASILЄVS | RωMAIω', in five lines, within triple border adorned with eight equally spaced pellets. DOC 7b; SB 1792. Very Fine, holed
Estimate: 200 - 300 USD