THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Anastasius, 11 April 491 – 1 July 518
Solidus 498-518, AV 4.47 g. D N ANASTA – SIVS PP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, cross on helmet, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGG H Victory standing l., supporting long staff surmounted by Christogram; in l. field, star and in exergue, CONOB. DO 7h. MIBE 7. Sear 5.
Good extremely fine
Ex Gorny and Mosch sale 199, 2011, 779.