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Ancient Byzantine John I Zimisces. 969-976. Silver coin

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Ancient Byzantine John I Zimisces. 969-976. Silver coin
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Ancient Byzantine John I Zimisces. 969-976. AR Silver Miliaresion (21.5mm, 2.69 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Cross crosslet set upon globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of John facing / + IωAÒº’/Є X’ω AVTO/CRAT’ ЄVSЄ’/ЬASILЄVS/RωMAIω’ in five lines. DOC 7b; SB 1792. Toned, VF. Overstruck on an issue of Nicephorus II Phocas (SB 1781).From the Frank M. Martin Collection.