John I Zimisces (969-976), MIliaresion; AR (2,75 g; 22,5 mm)

John I Zimisces (969-976), MIliaresion; AR (2,75 g; 22,5 mm)
Constantinople mint. + IҺSЧS XRI STЧS ҺICA, cross set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of John facing; Rv. + IωAҺҺI,/ ЄҺ X’ω AVτO/CRAT, ЄVSЄЬ’/ ЬASILЄVS/ RωmAIω’ in five lines. DOC 7b; Sear 1792. Near extremely fine.