178, Lot: 275. Estimate $100. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John I Zimisces. 969-976. AR Miliaresion (21mm, 2.39 g). Constantinople mint. Cross crosslet on globus above two steps, facing bust of John, wearing crown and loros, in central medallion / Five-line legend. DOC 7a; SB 1792. Near VF, toned, slight bend in flan.

Ex Ponterio 136 (1 November 2005, lot 2098.