Description: Justinian I (527-565 AD). AE Half Follis, Cyzicus mint. Dated RY 26 (552/3 AD). D N IVSTINIANVS P P AV; helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield, cross to right / Large K, cross above, XXVI right, VZ below.

Diameter: AE25 mm

Weight: 8.7 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: SB 208

Commentary: green greyish patina with some earthen deposits, good details for the type

History: 552 AD with the force of just 2000 men the Byzantines reconquered the Southern Spain for the Roman Empire.

Article Number: 060-07-04-44072