Ancients
Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (21mm, 4.48 gm, 6h). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, AD 498-518, 8th officina. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and, on left arm, shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long staff topped by reverted staurogram; star to left; H//CONOB. Sear 5. DOC 7h. An unimprovable specimen, deeply struck and fully lustrous, well deserving the highest grade assigned by NGC for Ancient coins.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1400 USD