Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Follis (41mm, 22.65 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 12 (538/9). Helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif; cross to right / Large M; cross above, XII (date) to right, A below; CON. DOC 37a; MIBE 95a; SB 163. Green-brown patina, roughness/pitting. VF.
From the Richard L. Horst Collection.