Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 1776. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $185. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JOHN I Tzimisces. 969-976 AD. AR Miliaresion (3.36 gm). Constantinople mint. +IHSUS XRISTRUS NICA*, IW AN, cross crosslet on globus above two steps, bust of John, wearing crown and loros, in central medallion / +IWANN, EN X²AVTO CRAT, EVSEb' bASILEVS ROMAIW', - ·:· - above and below. DOC III 7b; SB 1792. Toned VF, a few light scuff marks, slight porosity. ($150)

From the Christopher Connell Collection.