Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Follis (28.5mm, 9.62 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 537-539. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right of neat and careful style / Large M, cross above, star to left, cross to right; ROMA; all within wreath. DOC 321a; MIBE 214; SB 292. Dark brown-green and earthen patina, light roughness, minor scratches. Near VF. Rare. Fine style.
From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Johnson Family Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 452, 18 September 2019), lot 791, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd., November 1981.