Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 24 3-6 Dec 2022
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John I Zimisces, 969-976. Miliaresion (Silver, 23 mm, 2.94 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA✷ Cross crosslet set upon globe above two steps; in central medallion, crowned facing bust of John I with I/ω - A/N to left and right. Rev. +IⲰAҺҺ / ЄҺ XⲰ AVTO/CRAT ЄVSЄb / bASILЄVS / RⲰMAIⲰ in five lines. DOC 7. SB 1792. A small flan crack and with scuffs on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.