★ A well struck follis of Justinian I ★

Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 39 mm, 22.73 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, RY 14 = 540/1. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVC 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/II/II; above, cross; below, B; in exergue, CON. DOC 39b. MIBE 95. SB 163. A well struck example with a lovely patina. Somewhat smoothed and with light scratches, otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.