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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (21mm, 4.42 gm, 7h). Constantinople, 8th officina. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and, on left arm, shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long staff topped by reverted staurogram; star to left; H//CONOB. Sear 5. DOC 7h. Minor die flaw in right obverse field, otherwise nicely detailed and brilliant. NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1200-1600 USD
Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (21mm, 4.42 gm, 7h). Constantinople, 8th officina. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and, on left arm, shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long staff topped by reverted staurogram; star to left; H//CONOB. Sear 5. DOC 7h. Minor die flaw in right obverse field, otherwise nicely detailed and brilliant. NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1200-1600 USD