★ An exceptional follis of Justinian I ★

Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 39 mm, 23.25 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, RY 15 = 541/2. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder; in field to right, cross. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and X/Ч; above, cross; below, A; in exergue, CON. DOC 40b. MIBE 95. SB 163. Very sharply struck on a broad flan, an exceptional piece with a beautiful dark green patina. Very light doubling, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the Nea Rhomē Collection, formed in the early 2000s.