Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Half Follis (31mm, 11.19 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Dated RY 12 (538/539 AD). D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large K; cross above, ANNO XII across field; Є. DOC I 62d; MIB I 96; SB 165. Dark brown patina. VF .
From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Higgie 1988 @ $25.