The Byzantine Empire
Justinian I, 527 – 565. Follis year XII (538-539), Æ 24.05 g. Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and ornamental shield; in r. field, cross. Rev. Large M; above, cross, in l. field ANNO, r. field, XII, below, D. DO 37. MIBE 95a1. Sear 163.
Green patina and extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 78, 2014, 2461.