Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Follis (35mm, 20.62 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 16 (AD 542/3). D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif in left; cross to right / Large M; cross above, A/N/N/O X/ЧI (date) across field; A//NIKO. DOC –; MIBE 113a; SB 201. Good VF, green patina with minor earthen deposits.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 92 (23 June 2004), lot 157.
