CNG Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1433. Closing Date: Jan 10, 2005. JOHN I, Tzimisces. 969-976 AD. Æ 17mm (2.33 gm, 6h). Cherson mint. Estimate $150 Sold For $200 JOHN I, Tzimisces. 969-976 AD. Æ 17mm (2.33 gm, 6h). Cherson mint. Monogram of Iwannou / Monogram of Despotou. DOC III 8; Anokin 438; SB 1794. Good VF, brown patina. Rare this sharp. ($150) From the Malcolm W. Heckman Collection. Copyright © CNG 2002