Sale: CNG 60, Lot: 2030. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2002.  Sold For $325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JOHN I TZIMISCES. 969-976 AD. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.10 gm). Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels / The Virgin crowning John, who holds patriarchal cross (no pellets on cross arms or shaft); manus Dei above. DOC III 3; SB 1785. VF. ($300)

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Auction 36 (5-6 December 1995), lot 692.