ANASTASIUS I, 491-518
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 492-507. Officina Z.
Obv. D N ANASTA - SIVS P P AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, turned very slightly to r., spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder.
Rev. VICTORI A AVGGG Z Victory standing to l. holding long jewelled cross. Star on r. CONOB in exergue.
Sear 3. DOC 3 var. MIB 4.
4.48 g. Rare. Slightly rusty dies. About uncirculated.
Purchased from Baldwin's, London, May 1981