969-976 AD., John I Tzimisces, Constantinopolis mint, Follis, Sear 1793.
John I Tzimisces, with colleagues throughout the reign, anonymous issue, Constantinopolis(?) mint, 969-976 AD.,
Follis (ø 23-25 mm / 5,21 g), bronze, axes coin alignment ↑↓ (ca. 180°),
Obv.: + EMMA - [NOVHΛ] / IC - XC , nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels; two pellets in each limb of nimbus.
Rev.: + IhSyS / XRI[S]TyS / bAS[I]LЄy / bASIL[Є] , legend in four lines.
Sear BC 1793 ; DOC Class A1 .