BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justinian I. AD. 527-565. Æ Follis (18.68 gm; 35 mm). Constantinople, dated year 22 (AD. 548/549). D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with figure on horseback riding right; cross to right / Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, XXII to right (year 22), B below; CON in ex. SB 163; DOC 48. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Beautiful original green-reddish patina. Choice EF.