Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Follis (40mm, 22.14 g, 7h). Nicomedia mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 14 (AD 540/1). Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large M, cross above; A/N/N/O - X/II/II (date) across field; A//NIK. DOC 118a; MIBE 114; SB 201. Dark brown and earthen red patina with some green. Near EF. A lovely example.
From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions VI (1 March 1989), lot 677.