Rare NIKM Mintmark

CNG 105, Lot: 1031. Estimate $500. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Follis (39mm, 21.76 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 12 (538/9). Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large M; cross above, A/N/N/O XII (date) across field; A//NIKM. DOC 115a var. (unlisted mintmark); MIBE 112; SB 201. EF, dark brown patina with touches of green and red, smoothed. Rare variety with NIKM mintmark.