★ An exceptional follis of Justinian I from Rome ★

Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 26 mm, 10.65 g, 6 h), Rome, 537. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right. Rev. Large M between six-pointed star and cross; above, cross; below, ROMA; all within wreath. DOC 321a. MIB 214. SB 292. An exceptional example of this interesting western issue with a wonderful green patina. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.