266, Lot: 477. Estimate $150. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

John I Zimisces. 969-976. AR Miliaresion (21mm, 2.11 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Cross crosslet on globus above two steps; at center, circular medallion containing facing bust of John, wearing crown and laurels / Legend in five lines; -+- above and below. DOC 7; SB 1792. VF, attractively toned.