John I Tzimiskes, Copper, Coin (Uncertain Value), Imitation, Uncertain Mint, 969-976
Obverse
Monogram of John I Tzimiskes within beaded border: I ω n n o v.
Reverse
Monogram within beaded border: Δ Ε Π Ο Τ Ο v.
Obverse
Monogram of John I Tzimiskes within beaded border: I ω n n o v.
Reverse
Monogram within beaded border: Δ Ε Π Ο Τ Ο v.
| Accession number | BZC.2009.007 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | John I Tzimiskes |
| Date of Reign | 969–976 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Coin (Uncertain Value) |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 969 – 976 |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From the Füeg's Collection Stack's NYC sale, 12 January 2009, lot 3243, from Classical Numismatic Auctions 19, 1992, no. 610
Commentary
Cécile Morrisson wonders if this coin is Georgian and perhaps an imitation of a Cherson coin. The coin is struck, not cast like the Cherson ones. The sale catalogue cites D. M. Lang, Studies in the Numismatic History of Georgia in Transcaucasia, Based on the Collection of the American Numismatic Society, 18–20, but the book mentions silver coins “of Byzantine affinity” of Bagrat IV (1027–1072) and Giorgi II (1072–1089) and rare copper coins of David the Builder (1089–1125), with the Virgin on obverse and “a cross surrounded by the king's name and title” on reverse.