John I Tzimisces, 969-976. Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople. Nimbate facing bust of Christ holding book of the Gospels. Rv. Facing busts of the Virgin, MΘ above her, and John; the Virgin, clad in stola and maphorium, crowns the emperor. 3.85 grams. S.1785. Thin scrape by John and a small scrape in the obverse field. Filing on the edge. Very Fine. (Est. $300-$400)
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