Byzantium - Justinian I - Early Portrait

This Follis is a great example of the early type with right facing Justinian the Great. Constantinople mint with Officina Delta has a nice dark green patina. OB: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG; pearl diadem, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse is the basic type with star on left and cross on right with cross above 'M'. Sear 158; D.O. 28; BMC 28-32. 31mm and 16.9 grams, VF and better than most example available.
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"Numismatist" (ANA) article on Justinian reform Folles at this: http://onlinedigitalpublishing.com/publication/frame.php?i=737638&p=&pn=&ver=html5