JOHN I TZIMISCES (969-976). Fourrée Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople.

Obv: + IҺS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIҺM.
Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.
Rev: + ΘЄOTOC ЬOHΘ' Iω ΔЄSP.
Crowned facing bust of John, holding patriarchal cross and being crowned by the Virgin Mary to right; manus Dei and MΘ above.

Cf. Sear 1785 (for prototype).

Ex Tareq Hani Collection.

Condition: Fine.

Weight: 2.21 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.