ANASTASIUS I, 491-518
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 507-518. Officina I.
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 I Victory standing to l. holding long staff surmounted by Christogram with P inverted to l. Star on l. CONO B in exergue. 4.51 g.
Sear 4. DOC 6 (officina not listed). MIB 6 (officina not listed).
4.51 g. Rare. Splendid specimen. Uncirculated.
Purchased from Frank Sternberg, Zurich, in July 1991