BYZANTINE EMPIRE; Justinian I. 527-565 AD. Æ 40 Nummi (21.60 gm; 36 mm). Theoupolis (Antioch) mint, dated RY 13 = AD 539/40. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large M; ANNO to left, XIII (date) to right, cross above, Γ below, ΘVΠO in exergue. MIBE 143; DOC 215b; Sear 218. Lovely strike on anice flan. Brown patina. Choice EF.