Justinian I "The Great" (AD 527 - 565) AE Follis (23.8g, 39mm, 6h). Constantinople, 1 Aug 540 - 31 Jul 541 AD (regnal year 14).
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI. Diademed, helmeted & cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in r. hand & shield over l. shoulder decorated w/ equestrian motif; in field to r., cross.
Rev: Large M, ANNO - X/II/II to either side. Cross above. A below. CON in exergue.
References: SB 163; DOC 39a.
Pedigree: Ex-Ancient & Medieval Coins Canada Auction 2, Lot 274 (Toronto, 9 November 2019); Ex-“TheRed” Collection; Ex-FORVM Ancient Coins, with tag.
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