John I Tzimisces (AD 969-976). Constantinople.
AV Solidus (22,3mm 4,2g)
Obv: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm. Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels with left.
Rev: + ΘEOTOC BOHΘ' Iω dES / MΘ. Crowned half-length bust of John I, on left, wearing loros, holding patriarchal cross with pellet on shaft, being crowned by the Theotokos; above, manus Dei.
SB 1785
Current bid | no bid |
Starting price | 800 EUR |
Estimate | 1'600 EUR |