John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (21mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Good VF.

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John I Zimisces. 969-976. AV Histamenon Nomisma (21mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of John, holding patriarchal cross and being crowned by the Theotokos to right; manus Dei to upper left. DOC 3; Füeg 3; SB 1785. A few minor obverse die breaks, lamination flan flaws, light scuff. Good VF.

From the CJR Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 30 August 2023 at 13:35:40 ET.

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