John I Tzimisces, AR, Miliaresion (Silver, 1.13 g. 20 mm.) Constantinople. 969-976 AD.

John I Tzimisces, AR, Miliaresion (Silver, 1.13 g. 20 mm.) Constantinople. 969-976 AD.
Obv: + IҺSЧS XRIS[TЧ]S ҺICA. / IW AN, Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, flanking crowned facing bust of John I, with short beard, wearing loros.
Rev: + IωAҺҺ [Є]Һ Xω AVTO CRAT ЄVSЄ[Ь] ЬASILЄVS [R]ωMAI[ω], Legend in five lines; above and below, pelleted cross between dashes.
Ref: SB 1792; DOC 7

Year: 969-976 AD
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 1.13 g
Material: Silver