Anastasius I (491-518). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck 492-507 AD. Obv. D ANASTASIVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCCB. Victory standing left, holding staff surmounted by reversed staurogram in right hand; to left, star; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 6. Sear 4. AV. g. 4.45 mm. 21.50 RR. Very rare, brilliant and superb. EF. This issue marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of Christ celebrated in 500 AD. according to the Anno Domini Eras calculated by Dionysius Exigius (Cf. MIRB 01.12.2009, lot 3047 and note).