The Byzantine Empire
Justinian I, 527 – 565. Follis year XXI (547-548), Æ 19.53 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, in r. field, XXI. DO 46. MIBE 95c. Sear 163.
Green patina and extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 78, 2014, 2467.