Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 39 mm, 23.49 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, RY 12 = 538/9. 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 XII; above, cross; below, B; in exergue, CON. DOC 37b. MIBE 95. SB 163. Repatinated. Light doubling and minor corrosion, otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.