BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justinian I. AD. 527-565. Æ Follis (18.60 gm; 30mm x 35mm). Antioch mint, dated year 24 (AD. 551/552). DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing holding cross on globe and shield; cross to right / Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, XX IIII to right, E below, THEUP in exergue. SBV 220, DOC 217e. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Beautiful original green-reddish patina. Choice aEF.