BYZANTINE AND EARLY MEDIEVAL COINS
Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 20mm, 4.51 g 7), Constantinople, 492-507. D N ANASTA - SIVS P P AVC Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross with her right hand; in field to right, star. DOC 3i. SB 3. A lustrous and clear piece. Minor die flaws on reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.