John I Tzimisces, AD 969-976. AR, Miliaresion. 2.24 g. 22.80 mm. Constantinople. Obv: + IhSUS XRIStUS nICA*. Cross crosslet on globus above two steps, circular medallion at centre containing facing bust of John with short beard, wearing crown and loros, IW AN across fields, triple border with eight equally spaced dots. Rev: + IwAhh' - Eh Xw AVtO – CRAT' EVSEb - bASILEVS - RwmAIw'. Legend in five lines. Ref: SB 1792; DOC 7. Very Fine.