The Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527 – 565
Follis year XII (538-539), Æ 40 mm, 24.05 g. D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVG 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. In exergue, CON. DO 37. MIBE 95a1. Sear 163.
Green patina and extremely fine
Ex NAC 78, 2014, 2461 and NAC 100, 2017, 2044 sales.