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Miliaresion - John I Tzimiskes Constantinopolis ND
| Silver | 2.32 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | John I Tzimiskes (969-976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 969-976 |
| Value | Miliaresion (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.32 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Text in five lines.
Lettering:
- ·:· -
IWAҺҺ
ЄҺ X·ω AVτO
CRAT ЄVSЄЬ
ЬASILЄVS
RωMAIω
- ·:· -
Translation: John, by the Grace of God, Autocrator and Pious King of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Miliaresion coin of John I Tzimiskes is that it features an image of the emperor wearing a distinctive crown, known as a "kamelaukion," which was a symbol of his military victories and imperial power.
