TYPE Byzantine Empire, John I Tsimisces (969-976 AD), silver miliaresion, 2.15g 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+, edge flaw, clipped, pleasing deep toning ORDER INFO: B2923, $125