TYPE Byzantine Empire, John I Tsimisces (969-976 AD), silver miliaresion, 2.10g
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Cross on two steps, central medallion with facing bust of John and Greek legend IOAN ("John"), Greek legend around: IISUS HRISTUS NICA ("May Jesus Christ conquer")
Rev: Greek legend +IOANN EN HO AVTO CRAT EVSEB BASILEUS ("John, in Christ our God, the pious Emperor") in five lines
REFERENCE: SB 1792
GRADING: VF, obv. scratch, patchy toning
ORDER INFO: B1542, $120