Byzantine Empire. John I Tzimiskes (AD 969-976). Miliaresion Constantinople

05
days
16
hours
56
minutes
33
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Alessandro Fiamingo
Expert
Selected by Alessandro Fiamingo

Holds a master’s degree in art history and a master’s degree in chemistry. Has over ten years of experience as a conservation scientist at the Vatican Museums.

Estimate  € 180 - € 200
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 122910 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Byzantine Miliaresion of John I Tzimiskes, Constantinople, 969–976 AD, AR, 2.2 g, 23 mm, obverse with crowned bust of John I and Christ, reverse with five-line legend and pelleted cross.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Jonh I Zimisces (969-976 AD)
Constantinople 969-976 AD
AR Miliaresion
2.2g / 23mm
Obv: + IҺSЧS XRIS[TЧ]S ҺICA ✷. / I W [AN], Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, flanking crowned facing bust of John I, with short beard, wearing loros.
Rev: + IωAҺҺ [Є]Һ Xω AVTO CRAT ЄVSЄ[Ь] ЬASILЄVS [R]ωMAI[ω], Legend in five lines; above and below, pelleted cross between dashes.
Ref: SB 1792; DOC 7.

Jonh I Zimisces (969-976 AD)
Constantinople 969-976 AD
AR Miliaresion
2.2g / 23mm
Obv: + IҺSЧS XRIS[TЧ]S ҺICA ✷. / I W [AN], Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, flanking crowned facing bust of John I, with short beard, wearing loros.
Rev: + IωAҺҺ [Є]Һ Xω AVTO CRAT ЄVSЄ[Ь] ЬASILЄVS [R]ωMAI[ω], Legend in five lines; above and below, pelleted cross between dashes.
Ref: SB 1792; DOC 7.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Year/Period and Variation
Constantinople
Ruler
John I Tzimiskes (AD 969-976)
Denomination
Miliaresion
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
PortugalVerified
845
Objects sold
99.16%
protop

Similar objects

For you in

Ancient Coins