John I (969-976), Miliaresion, Constantinople, AD 969-976; AR (g 2,16; mm 21; h 12); + IҺSyS XRI STyS ҺICA, cross on globe and two steps; at centre, crowned bust facing, Rv. + IwAҺҺI EҺ X'w AVtO CRATEVSEЬ' ЬASILEVS RwmAIw' in five rows. DOC 7b; Sear 1792.
Old cabinet tone, extremely fine.