★ Lovely strike on a broad flan. ★

BYZANTINE EMPIRE; Justinian, 527-565 AD. Æ 40 Nummi (20.40 gm; 35 mm). Constantinople mint, year 18 (544/5). D N IVSTINI – ANVS P P AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman and enemy motif; in r. field, cross, Rv. ANNO – XUIII Large M; above, cross and beneath, B. In ex. CON. DOC 37; MIBE 95; Sear 163. Lovely strike on a large broad flan. Dark green patina. Choice EF. Nice example for the issue.