BYZANTINE EMPIRE; Justinian I, 527 – 565. Æ Follis (10.96 gm; 30 mm). Year XII (538-539). Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and ornamental shield; in left field, cross. Rev. Large K; above, cross, in left field, ANNO and in right field, XII, beneath, G. DO 140; MIBE 116a.1; Sear 203. Dark brown-green patina. Choice VF.