TYPE Byzantine Empire, Justinian I (527-565 AD), bronze half follis, Nikomedia mint, struck 544-5 AD DESCRIPTION . Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust of emperor facing, holding globus cruciger, Latin legend D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG Rev: Denomination (K = 20 nummi), "rho"-topped cross above, reg. yr. 18 to sides, mintmark NI below REFERENCE: SB 203 GRADING: F, light red patina w/ some verdigris ORDER INFO: B2092, $17