Justinian I. 527-565. Æ 40 Nummi – Follis (41mm, 21.69 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Dated RY 12 (538/9). DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right / Large M; cross above, A/N/N/O XII (date) across field, Є; CON. DOC I 37e; MIBE 95e; SB 163. EF, attractive brown patina, traces of hard green, minor shift strike on reverse.
