Justinian I, 527-565. Half Follis (Bronze, 29 mm, 11.13 g, 1 h), Cyzicus, RY 15 = 541/2. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Helmeted 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 K between A/N/N/O and XЧ; above, cross; below, monogram of KYZ. DOC 183. MIB 121. SB 208. Very fine.

From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.