John I Zimisces. 969-976. AR Miliaresion (20mm, 2.13 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Cross crosslet set upon globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of John facing, wearing loros / Legend in five lines. DOC 7a; SB 1792. Attractively toned. In NGC encapsulation 6558183-005, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5.
From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Jack A. Frazer Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 455, 30 October 2019), lot 435; Lepczyk 56 (14 March 1984), lot 891.