JOHN I TZIMISCES (969-976). GOLD Tetarteron. Constantinople. Obv: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM. Bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels and wearing nimbus cruciger. Rev: + ΘEOTOC´ boHΘ' IW DESP. Facing busts of John, bearded, wearing loros and crown with pendilia and the Theotokos, nimbate, wearing mantle and maphorium, touching emperor's crown with her right hand; cross between; above, manus Dei (hand of God). Sear 1791. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 4.37 g. Diameter: 22 mm.
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