Ancients
Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (4.47 gm). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, graffito. Constantinople, 3rd officina. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anastasius facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield on left arm decorated with horseman motif / Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with horizontal cross bar in right hand; star to right. Sear 3. Sharp and lustrous, graffito in right obverse field.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 400-500 USD