Justinian I. 527-565. Æ 40 Nummi – Follis (39mm, 22.28 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Dated RY 12 (538/9). D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with figure on horseback riding right; cross to right / Large M (mark of value); A/N/N/O to left, cross above, XII (date) to right, Γ below; CON. DOC 37c; MIBE 95a; SB 163. VF, dark green patina, small flan crack.
Ex Khristov Collection.
