Byzantine Empire
John I Tzimiskes (969-976), Miliaresion, Constantinople Mint
Obverse: circular medallion with four crosses, inside bust of emperor and letters Iw-AN
+ IhSYS XRIStYS NICA ✱
Reverse: inscription in five lines
+ IwAnn / En Xw AVtO / CRAT EVSEb / bASILEVS / RwmAIw
Diameter 24 mm, weight 3.0 g



