13/08/2026
Issuer: Byzantine Empire (John I Tzimiskes)
Denomination: Miliaresion
Date: 969-976
Metal: Silver
Weight: 1.49 g | Diameter: 22 mm
Mint: Constantinople
Estimated value: 101$
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The obverse features a cross crosslet mounted on a globe above steps. At the centre of the cross is a circular medallion displaying a facing bust of Emperor John I Tzimiskes, wearing a crown and loros. The medallion is flanked by the letters I to the left and ω to the right. The surrounding legend reads + IhS XIS nICA ("Jesus Christ Conquers").
The entire obverse composition is enclosed within a double dotted border. The reverse bears a five-line central legend in Greek: + IωAnn En Xω AVTO CRAT EVSEb bASILEVS RωMAIωn, translating to "John, by the grace of God, Autocrat, Pious Emperor of the Romans". Above the first line and below the last line is a decorative ornament consisting of a cross of four dots flanked by horizontal dashes. The reverse field is also completely enclosed within a double dotted border.
