Byzantine Empire Miliaresion - John I Tzimiskes, 969 – 976
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Miliaresion - John I Tzimiskes
Year
969 – 976
Ruler
John I Tzimiskes
(969–976)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.32
Diameter (mm)
20.5
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Miliaresion - John I Tzimiskes from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 969 to 976. Struck in Silver. Measures 20.5 mm and weighs 2.32 g.
- Obverse
- At centre, medallion with bust of John I, crowned, wearing loros, flanked by inscriptions on each side; below, cross crosslet on two steps; above and on each side, cross crosslet; three borders of dots, the central one ornamented with eight globules. (Jesus Christ ConquerorI/W A/N: John)
- Reverse
- Text in five lines. (John, by the Grace of God, Autocrator and Pious King of the Romans)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (969-976) | — | DOC III-2# 7b.1 - Reverse: lettering followed by a rosette shape | ||
| ND (969-976) | — | DOC III-2# 7b.2, 7b.3, 7b.4 - Reverse: AN instead of ΛN at right within medallion | ||
| ND (969-976) | — | DOC III-2# 7b.5 - Obverse: II·ω instead of X·ω; Rev: lettering followed by a star shape | ||
| ND (969-976) | — | DOC III-2# 7b.6 - Obverse: T instead of τ in AVτO |
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