Johannes I AV Histamenon Johannes I (969-976 AD). AV Histamenon (20-23 mm, 4.39 g), Constantinopolis. Obv. +IhSXISReX ReGNANTIhM, Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rev. ΘeOTOC-bOHΘ'IWdeSP, Facing bust of John on left, holding patriarchal cross, manus Dei above his head, crowned by bust of Virgin facing on right. Sear 1785. Good very fine.
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