Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Follis (43mm, 21.94 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 12 (538/9). Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large M, cross above; A/N/N/O to left, XII (date) to right; A//NIKO. DOC 115a; MIBE 113a; SB 201. Brown and green patina. VF. Struck on a broad flan, attractive example.
From the Todd Hansen Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 47 (16 September 1998), lot 2105.