Justinian I Æ 40 Nummi. Cyzicus, dated RY 12 = AD 538-539. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross in right field / Large M with cross above and A below, ANNO to left, XII (date) to right, KYZ in exergue. MIBE 120a; DOC 164a; Sear 207. 23.03g, 43mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; a particularly broad planchet.
From the Vitangelo Collection, collector's tickets included.